Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (150 g) chopped pitted dates (soft and moist)
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g) dark brown sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the chopped dates in a bowl and pour boiling water over them.
- Add baking soda and stir. Let them soak for 10 minutes to soften.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease your baking dish with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold this into the wet mixture.
- Mash the soaked dates lightly with a fork and stir them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Slowly whisk in the cream, vanilla, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pudding is baked, let it cool for 5 minutes and pour warm toffee sauce over the top.
- Serve with your favorite ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Use soft, moist dates for the richest flavor. Keep the sauce warm and the ice cream cold for a delightful contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg