Hairy Bikers Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe
Sticky toffee pudding is a true British classic. Many people love the Hairy Bikers Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric Hand Whisk
- Small saucepan
- Square Baking Tin
- Measuring Scales
- Fine Sieve
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 200 g dried DATES
- 200 ml WATER boiling
- 1 tsp BICARBONATE OF SODA
- 75 g unsalted BUTTER
- 2 large EGGS
- 175 g SELF-RAISING FLOUR
- 175 g dark MUSCOVADO SUGAR
- 1 tsp VANILLA EXTRACT
- 1 tbsp BLACK TREACLE
- 150 ml DOUBLE CREAM for sauce
- 150 g BUTTER for sauce
- 150 g MUSCOVADO SUGAR for sauce
Instructions
- Chop your dried dates into very small pieces. Put them in a heatproof bowl right now. Pour boiling water over the dates to soften them.
- Add the bicarbonate of soda to the soaking dates. Let them sit for about ten minutes. This makes the dates very soft and mushy.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Use your whisk until the mix is fluffy. This step adds air to your pudding base.
- Add your eggs one at a time. Whisk well after you add each egg. This prevents the mixture from curdling or separating.
- Sift the flour into the wet mixture slowly. Fold it in gently with a large spoon. Do not overmix the batter at this stage.
- Stir in the soaked dates and the water. The batter will look quite thin and liquid. This is normal for a very moist sponge.
- Pour the batter into your greased baking tin. Smooth the top with a small spatula. Bake until the sponge feels firm and springy.
- Make the sauce in a small pan now. Melt butter, sugar, and cream over low heat. Boil it for one minute until it thickens.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for a smoother batter.
- Do not overbake the sponge or it gets dry.
- Make sure your dates are pits-free before chopping.
- Pour half the sauce over the warm cake.
- Let the sauce soak in for ten minutes.