Indulge in the delectable Sticky Date Cake, a classic dessert that tantalizes taste buds with its moist, dense texture, and irresistible caramel sauce. This beloved cake, originating from the United Kingdom, has garnered international acclaim for its unique flavor profile and comforting warmth. The combination of sweet, sticky dates, aromatic spices, and a luscious caramel sauce creates a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Our comprehensive guide provides two variations of this timeless treat – a traditional Sticky Date Cake and a Gluten-Free Sticky Date Cake – ensuring that everyone can savor this delightful dessert. Additionally, we've included recipes for the rich Caramel Sauce and a tangy Orange Sauce, allowing you to customize your Sticky Date Cake experience. Whether you prefer the classic version or a gluten-free alternative, these recipes will lead you to a truly unforgettable dessert experience.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
STICKY TOFFEE DATE CAKE
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 55m
Yield two 9 inch cakes, or about 20 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour two 9-inch-round cake pans or 20 muffin tins.
- Place the dates in large saucepan with 3 1/2 cups cold water. Bring to boil, stirring a little to break up the dates. Then leave to simmer for 1 minute before removing from the heat. Stir in the baking soda (which will cause the mixture to bubble up).
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a food mixer until pale and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, occasionally scraping down mixing bowl. Add the vanilla extract and then the flour and salt and mix briefly to give a lumpy dough.
- Next, add the warm date mixture in two batches. Scrape down the sides of bowl in between mixing. The dough will now be quite watery but don't worry! Finally add the baking powder (this will bubble up also).
- Pour the batter evenly into the two pans or muffin tins. Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes for cake pans and about 20 minutes for muffin tins. Test if they are cooked with a small knife or toothpick, it should come out clean when cakes are done.
- Meanwhile, to make the sauce, combine the butter, brown sugar, heavy cream and vanilla extract in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil and then reduce to simmer gently for a minute or two until thickened and well blended.
- When the cakes are done, poke little holes all over with toothpick, this will enable the sauce to be absorbed more easily. Pour the caramel sauce over cakes while both are still warm and leave to soak for about 10 minutes. Turn the cakes out upside-down onto serving plates (the bottom is the most sticky bit!).
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
STICKY DATE CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE
Steps:
- Place dates and bicarbonate of soda in a heatproof bowl. Pour over boiling water. Allow to stand, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until dates are tender. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until pale and creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Using a large metal spoon, stir in date mixture and flour. Mix until well combined. Spoon mixture into cake pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Stand for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire rack. Make caramel sauce: Combine sugar, cream, vanilla and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until boiling. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 minutes. Pour warm sauce over warm cake. Cut into wedges. Serve. Notes Cake can be made up to 2 days in advance. Place in a foil-lined airtight container and store at room temperature. Sauce can be made up to 2 days in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
STICKY DATE PUDDING WITH CARAMEL SAUCE
Make and share this Sticky Date Pudding With Caramel Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Terese
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 12-14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180oC.
- Grease and line the base of 23cm deep round cake tin.
- Put the dates in a pan with 1 3/4 cups water, bring to the boil then remove from the heat.
- Add the bicarbonate of soda and ginger and leave to stand for 5 minutes.
- Coarsley mash with a potato masher.
- Cream together the butter, sugar and 1 egg.
- Beat in the remaining eggs one at a time.
- Once the eggs are well beaten, gently fold in the sifted flour and spices, add the date mixture and stir until well combined.
- Pour into the tin and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean when inserted into the middle.
- Cover with foil if over browning during cooking.
- Leave to stand for 5 minutes before turning out onto a serving plate.
- To make Caramel Sauce: Put all the ingredients in a pan and stir over low heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- Simmer uncovered, for about 3 minutes, or until thickened slightly.
- Brush some sauce over the top and sides of the pudding until well glazed.
- Serve immediately with the sauce and a dollop of cream.
STICKY DATE NUT PUDDING DESSERT WITH CARAMEL OR TOFFEE SAUCE
My sister-in-law makes this for my in-laws' Christmas meal and it is delicious. I added this to my extended family's holiday table several years ago and now I would be in trouble if I didn't make it and bring it to our holiday feast! In the past three years, it has become a new tradition for my family (which doesn't happen often!). My mother even requests this for the Thanksgiving meal. If you're searching for something deliciously different for your holiday meals, you will not be disappointed with this. It is a trifle-like dessert with layers of cubed, moist date/nut cake, cool whip, and candy-like caramel or toffee sauce. AMAZING. This recipe makes one dessert bowl. Doubling this will make it fit nicely into a 9x13" pan and into two dessert bowls.
Provided by SReiff
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 1 bowl, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
- Mix boiling water, baking soda and butter together and pour over dates. Let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl mix cake batter: sugar, egg, vanilla, flour and chopped nuts.
- Combine the cake batter with date mixture and mix well.
- Pour the batter into a greased 8x8" pan (or use a 9x13" pan if doubling recipe).
- Bake at 350 F for approximately 20-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- For Caramel Sauce: Combine sugar, water and butter in a saucepan, bring to a boil, stirring, reduce heat and simmer for approximately five minutes while adding cornstarch or flour to thicken sauce. (Mix cornstarch or flour with small amounts of cold water and add to sauce).
- For Toffee Sauce: Combine sugar, cream and butter in a saucepan, bring to a boil, stirring, reduce heat and simmer for five minutes until thickened.
- Cut the cooled cake into very small square pieces.
- In a pudding bowl - layer 1/2 of the cake pieces, then 1/2 sauce and 1/2 tub Cool Whip. Repeat layer. Chill and serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 850.4, Fat 43, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 138.1, Sodium 322, Carbohydrate 116.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 92.7, Protein 5.9
This recipe for Sticky Date Cake with Caramel Sauce is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake itself is moist and flavorful, with a rich caramel sauce that is poured over the top. The combination of the two is irresistible, and sure to please everyone who tries it.
Tips:
- Use ripe dates for the best flavor. If your dates are dry, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes before using.
- Be sure to grease and flour your Bundt pan thoroughly before baking. This will help the cake to come out cleanly.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will dry out the cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before pouring the caramel sauce over the top. This will help the sauce to set and not soak into the cake.
- Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. It can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
This Sticky Date Cake with Caramel Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful cake and rich caramel sauce, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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