Ingredients
for dates
softened
packed
Classic British Sticky Toffee Date Cake with Rich Toffee Sauce
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| Serves | Prep | Cook | Total | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 min | 40 min | 60 min | 1 |
Classic British Sticky Toffee Date Cake with Rich Toffee Sauce is a moist, sweet dessert made with dates and topped with luscious toffee.
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Recommended Equipment
Large bowl
Spatula
Measuring cup
Saucepan
Oven
Mixer
Toothpick
Whisk
Measuring spoons
Medium bowl
Parchment paper
Cake pan (8-inch)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan with parchment paper.
Combine chopped dates with 1 tsp baking soda and boiling water. Let soak for 15 minutes.
1 cup Pitted Chopped Dates 1 teaspoon Baking Soda for dates1 cup Boiling Water
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
1.75 cup All-purpose Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Soda 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Cream butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
0.5 cup Unsalted Butter softened1 cup Brown Sugar packed
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix well.
2 Large Eggs 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Fold in the soaked dates and their liquid into the creamed mixture.
1 cup Pitted Chopped Dates
Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
1.75 cup All-purpose Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Soda 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While the cake bakes, make the toffee sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, then add brown sugar and cream. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
0.5 cup Unsalted Butter 1 cup Brown Sugar 0.75 cup Heavy Cream 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
When the cake is done, poke holes in the top and pour half the toffee sauce over it. Let it soak in. Serve slices warm with extra toffee sauce on top.
Classic British Sticky Toffee Date Cake with Rich Toffee Sauce
Recipes Louna (Louna)
| Serves | Prep | Cook | Total | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 min | 40 min | 60 min | 1 |
Classic British Sticky Toffee Date Cake with Rich Toffee Sauce is a moist, sweet dessert made with dates and topped with luscious toffee.
dessert
Save this recipe to your personal collection, manage your grocery lists and access the step-by-step cooking assistant with the TastyBites app.
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Recommended Equipment
Large bowl
Spatula
Measuring cup
Saucepan
Oven
Mixer
Toothpick
Whisk
Measuring spoons
Medium bowl
Parchment paper
Cake pan (8-inch)
Ingredients
for dates
softened
packed
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan with parchment paper.
Combine chopped dates with 1 tsp baking soda and boiling water. Let soak for 15 minutes.
1 cup Pitted Chopped Dates 1 teaspoon Baking Soda for dates1 cup Boiling Water
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
1.75 cup All-purpose Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Soda 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Cream butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
0.5 cup Unsalted Butter softened1 cup Brown Sugar packed
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix well.
2 Large Eggs 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Fold in the soaked dates and their liquid into the creamed mixture.
1 cup Pitted Chopped Dates
Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
1.75 cup All-purpose Flour 1 teaspoon Baking Soda 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While the cake bakes, make the toffee sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, then add brown sugar and cream. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
0.5 cup Unsalted Butter 1 cup Brown Sugar 0.75 cup Heavy Cream 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
When the cake is done, poke holes in the top and pour half the toffee sauce over it. Let it soak in. Serve slices warm with extra toffee sauce on top.