Description
Gordon Ramsay’s Sticky Toffee Pudding is a classic British dessert featuring a moist date sponge cake drenched in a rich, buttery toffee sauce. The combination of finely chopped dates soaked in boiling water with baking soda, a fluffy sponge batter, and a luscious homemade toffee sauce makes this dessert irresistibly sticky and sweet. Perfect for a comforting treat, this recipe yields a delightful pudding best served warm with extra sauce on top.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding
- 200 g dates, chopped
- 250 ml boiling water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 85 g butter, softened
- 170 g brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 170 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
Toffee Sauce
- 100 g butter
- 150 g brown sugar
- 200 ml heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and generously grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Soak Dates: Chop the dates finely and soak them in 250 ml of boiling water combined with 1 tsp of baking soda. Let the mixture sit and soften until cool and plump.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream 85 g of softened butter with 170 g of brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates a smooth batter base.
- Add Eggs: Gradually add in the 2 eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition to incorporate air and ensure an even texture.
- Fold in Flour and Dates: Gently fold in 170 g of all-purpose flour and 1 tsp of baking powder, followed by the softened date mixture, to create the sticky pudding batter.
- Pour Batter into Dish: Transfer the prepared batter evenly into the greased baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake the Pudding: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes or until the sponge has risen, is set in the center, and springs back when lightly touched.
- Prepare Toffee Sauce: While the pudding bakes, melt 100 g of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 150 g of brown sugar and stir until dissolved, then carefully pour in 200 ml of heavy cream. Simmer gently, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Combine Sauce and Pudding: Once the pudding is out of the oven, pour the warm toffee sauce evenly over the top, allowing it to soak into the sponge for maximum stickiness and flavor.
- Serve Immediately: Cut the sticky toffee pudding into portions and serve warm for a rich, indulgent dessert experience. Optionally, accompany with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Soaking the dates with baking soda softens them and helps create a moist texture in the sponge.
- Ensure eggs are added gradually to prevent the batter from curdling and to maintain fluffiness.
- Baking time can vary slightly depending on the oven; check the pudding by inserting a skewer that should come out clean or with moist crumbs.
- Toffee sauce can be prepared ahead and gently reheated before serving.
- This pudding is best served warm and fresh for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: sticky toffee pudding, date pudding, British dessert, sticky toffee, Gordon Ramsay, rich toffee sauce, classic pudding
