Description
Gordon Ramsay Sticky Toffee Pudding is a classic British dessert made with moist date sponge cake drenched in rich toffee sauce, served warm with cream or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- 200 g dates, pitted and chopped
- 250 ml boiling water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 85 g unsalted butter, softened
- 170 g brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 170 g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 150 g brown sugar (for sauce)
- 50 g unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
- Place chopped dates in a bowl, pour over boiling water, and stir in baking soda. Set aside.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Fold in flour, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir in softened date mixture until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 30–35 minutes until set.
- To make the sauce, heat cream, brown sugar, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened, then stir in vanilla.
- Pour warm toffee sauce over the pudding and serve.
Notes
- Serve warm for best texture and flavor.
- Pairs well with vanilla ice cream or clotted cream.
- Can be reheated gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British