STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING CAKE Recipes

I know I sound redundant this month, but truly, I have been so excited for every single recipe I’ve shared with you over the last few weeks, and today’s recipe for Sticky Toffee Pudding is no exception.

You might have noticed I’ve posted a bit less than I normally have in holiday seasons past. That’s due to a lot of factors, but one of the main reasons is because I’ve been wanting to stay very dedicated to the idea of quality over quantity.

Cranking out holiday recipes is great (jealous of all those bloggers who can post every day!), but my life and time this year hasn’t been conducive to that plan, and honestly, it’s made me focus much more intently on giving you the best of the best recipes this holiday season.

INGREDIENTS:
CAKE:

• 6 ounces dates, pitted and finely chopped (about 8-10 medjool dates)
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup (5.5 ounces) granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cup (6.25 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

SAUCE:

• 3/4 cup (5.75 ounces) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1 stick (4 ounces, 8 tablespoons) butter
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Pinch of coarse, kosher salt

• 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• Additional heavy whipping cream for drizzling (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 6 to 8 ramekins (about 6 ounces each) with butter or cooking spray or lightly grease an 8X8- or 9X9-inch pan.
2. For the cake, in a medium bowl, stir together the dates, boiling water, baking soda and vanilla extract (see note for alternate method). Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes.
3. In a separate medium bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and butter with an electric mixer (handheld or stand mixer) until well-combined and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the eggs and mix.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
6. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, and mix until just combined.
7. Fold in the date mixture (no need to drain) until combined; don’t overmix.
8. Fill the ramekins evenly with the batter, about 2/3 full, or spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
9. …………………………….

For full instructions please see : www.melskitchencafe.com