Brown Butter Sticky Toffee Pudding

Name: Brown Butter Sticky Toffee Pudding
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 cup pitted dates, chopped; 1 cup boiling water; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 6 tbsp butter, softened; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 4 tbsp butter; 4 tbsp demerara sugar; 1/2 cup heavy cream; pinch sea salt

Luxurious British dessert with moist date cake topped with rich brown butter and toffee sauce, trending for its deep caramel flavors.

55 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup pitted dates, chopped
1 cup boiling water
1/2 tsp baking soda
6 tbsp butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp demerara sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
pinch sea salt

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a baking dish.
2

Pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 cup chopped pitted dates, add 1/2 tsp baking soda, and let sit for 10 minutes.
3

Cream 6 tbsp softened butter and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
4

Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
5

Combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
6

Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, then fold in date mixture.
7

Pour into prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
8

While cake bakes, make brown butter sauce: melt 4 tbsp butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally for 5-7 minutes until it turns golden brown with a nutty aroma.
9

Remove from heat and stir in 4 tbsp demerara sugar, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and pinch sea salt.
10

When cake is done, pierce the top several times with a fork.
11

Pour warm brown butter toffee sauce over hot cake.
12

Let sit for 5 minutes to absorb sauce before serving warm.

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What is Brown Butter Sticky Toffee Pudding?

Luxurious British dessert with moist date cake topped with rich brown butter and toffee sauce, trending for its deep caramel flavors. This reference files it under British dessert: made in the oven, rated medium and about 55 minutes start to finish.

How long does Brown Butter Sticky Toffee Pudding take?

As written, 55 minutes: 20 of prep and 35 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 7 (30 minutes): "Pour into prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean."

What oven temperature does Brown Butter Sticky Toffee Pudding need?

For Brown Butter Sticky Toffee Pudding, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 30 minutes, in step 7.

What can I use instead of baking powder in Brown Butter Sticky Toffee Pudding?

The entry for Brown Butter Sticky Toffee Pudding calls for 1/4 tsp baking powder. In its place: For each teaspoon, use a quarter teaspoon of baking soda plus half a teaspoon of cream of tartar.

How many calories are in Brown Butter Sticky Toffee Pudding?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 480 calories, with 4 g protein, 68 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 380 mg sodium.

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