Description

Craving the ultimate comfort dessert? This Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake is a warm, rich, and irresistibly moist dessert that’s drenched in silky toffee sauce—perfect for cozy evenings, holiday tables, or anytime indulgence. With its caramel-soaked sponge, sweet dates, and velvety topping, it’s one of those easy recipes that feels gourmet. Whether you’re browsing for easy dinner ideas, dessert for guests, or holiday baking inspiration, this quick dessert recipe delivers flavor, elegance, and warmth in every bite. Its texture is soft, sticky, and just the right amount of sweet, making it an all-time favorite for dessert lovers.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 1/2 cups chopped dates (pitted)

1 cup boiling water

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar (packed)

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

For the Toffee Sauce:

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup brown sugar

Pinch of salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Toppings:

Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Sugared cranberries

Fresh rosemary or mint for garnish

Instructions

Combine chopped dates with boiling water and baking soda. Let sit for 10–15 minutes, then mash lightly.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
Cream together butter and brown sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
Fold in the date mixture until well incorporated.
Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
While baking, make the toffee sauce: simmer butter, brown sugar, cream, and salt for 4–5 minutes. Stir in vanilla and remove from heat.
Poke holes in hot cake and pour half of the sauce over it. Let absorb.
Slice, serve warm with extra sauce and toppings of choice.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert