Indulge in the delectable Upside-Down Sticky Toffee Pudding, a classic British dessert that tantalizes taste buds with its luscious flavors and textures. This dessert features a moist, spongy cake base topped with a layer of sweet, sticky toffee sauce and succulent dates, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. The toffee sauce, made with a combination of butter, brown sugar, and cream, adds a rich, caramelized flavor that perfectly complements the soft and fluffy cake. The addition of dates adds a touch of natural sweetness and a chewy texture that elevates the overall experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and variations to prepare this delightful dessert. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the Upside-Down Sticky Toffee Pudding, a dessert that promises to impress your family and friends.
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STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
Simon Hopkinson is a first-rate pleaser, a chef who was never after recognition but one who wanted to produce terrific food his customers would love. He's best known as the founding chef of Bibendum, the London restaurant started by Terence Conran in 1987 and recognized as one of the restaurants that marked the end of that city's postwar cooking slump. His perfect (and not difficult) sticky toffee pudding is a dessert that according to Hopkinson first appeared on menus in Britain in the late 1960s but in fact has its origins in Canada. Whatever: it's insanely delicious. And it will please you.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories custards and puddings, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Put the dates in a bowl and cover with the 1 cup boiling water to soften, at least 5 minutes. Heat the oven to 350 and grease a deep 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Combine the 3 tablespoons butter, baking soda, a pinch of salt, Demerara sugar, 1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar, eggs, flour and vanilla extract in a food processor and pulse until just combined. Add the dates and 1/2 cup of the water to the mixture; pulse until nearly smooth (specks of dates should remain visible).
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes, until just firm to the touch. (When the pudding has finished baking, remove from the oven and heat the broiler. Put the rack about 4 inches from the heat source.)
- Meanwhile, make the topping. Melt 5 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then slowly add 1 cup cream and 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt, whisking continuously until the mixture bubbles gently and comes together to form a smooth mixture; turn off heat.
- In another small saucepan over medium heat, make the extra sauce. Melt 3 tablespoons butter, then slowly add 1 ¼ cups cream and 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Repeat the process above.
- Pour the topping (careful not to use the extra sauce) over the cooked pudding and place the whole thing in the broiler until it bubbles and looks sticky, 1 or 2 minutes (watch it closely). To serve, spoon into bowls and cover with the extra sauce. If you like, add a dollop of whipped cream.
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
This traditional English sticky toffee pudding has the texture of a sponge-like cake that is super moist and full of sweet dates. The cake batter is baked on top of toffee sauce, then even more toffee sauce is poured on top. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Provided by Michelle
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter an 8½-inch porcelain soufflé dish (or similar-sized baking dish).
- Make the toffee sauce by bringing the cream, dark brown sugar, golden syrup (or molasses) and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring often to melt the sugar.
- Lower heat and simmer, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is thick and coats the spoon. Pour half the sauce into the prepared soufflé dish and place the dish in the freezer, and reserve the other half for serving.
- To make the pudding, in a medium saucepan, heat the dates and water. Once the water begins to boil, remove from heat and stir in the baking soda. Set aside, but keep it slightly warm.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In the bowl of a standing electric mixer, or by hand, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs, then the vanilla. (Don't be alarmed if the mixture looks a bit curdled.)
- Stir in half of the flour mixture, then the date mixture, then add the remaining flour mixture until just mixed. Don't overbeat the batter.
- Remove the soufflé dish from the freezer and scrape the batter into the soufflé dish and bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
- Remove the pudding from the oven, and let cool slightly before serving. Spoon portions of the cake into serving bowls and douse with additional warm toffee sauce. Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream are good accompaniments, although I enjoy it just as it is.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 kcal, Carbohydrate 92 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Cholesterol 183 mg, Sodium 437 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 67 g, ServingSize 1 serving
UPSIDE-DOWN STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
This ooey-gooey good British dessert is best served warm with a generous scoop of maple toffee sauce for an extra dose of sweetness. This recipe comes from TV chef Nora Singley.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees with a rack in the middle. Spray one 8 inch-by-3 inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
- Place dates and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat to a simmer; simmer until water is almost evaporated. Transfer dates to the bowl of a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs, and beat until combined, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary. Add molasses, maple syrup, vanilla, and date mixture; beat to combine. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Pour 1/2 cup maple toffee sauce into bottom of prepared cake pan; sprinkle with pecans. Pour batter into cake pan, smooth top, and transfer to oven. Bake until deep golden and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes.
- Remove pudding from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Run a small offset spatula around edge of cake pan and invert pudding onto serving platter. Immediately pour additional maple toffee sauce over cake; let cool slightly. Serve warm with whipped cream.
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
In England, many desserts-such as this date-flecked cake soaked with a buttery, toffee-filled, gooey sauce-are called puddings.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-inch round cake pan; set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine dates and 1/2 cup boiling water; set aside to soften, at least 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt to combine; set aside.
- With an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add date mixture, flour mixture, and vanilla; mix just until moistened.
- Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare toffee sauce.
- Remove cake from oven; cool in pan 5 minutes. To ensure it will come out easily later, carefully invert hot cake then return it, right side up, to pan. Using a toothpick, poke holes all over cake. Pour about 1 cup warm sauce over cake; let absorb at least 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 g, Fat 37 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g
EASY STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
My easy recipe for sticky toffee pudding is quick and so tasty! I just used the ingredients that I had in my fridge and cupboards, without going to the effort of going down the shops to get any special ingredients! Best served straight from the oven with vanilla ice cream on the side.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories English Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
- Combine hot black tea and raisins in a bowl; let stand for 5 minutes.
- Drain raisins and transfer to a food processor. Add milk and blend to combine.
- Beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl. Whisk in eggs. Add flour, vanilla, and cinnamon; mix to combine. Stir in blended raisins and baking soda, then pour into the prepared dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted near the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
- While the pudding is cooking, combine brown sugar, margarine, and golden syrup for topping in a nonstick saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until the sauce brims over with foamy bubbles. Turn off the heat, but continue to stir until the bubbles go down.
- Remove the pudding from the oven. Pour the toffee topping over the warm pudding to ensure even spreading. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.8 calories, Carbohydrate 80.3 g, Cholesterol 92.7 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 616.9 mg, Sugar 51.8 g
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
Wow your guests with their own mini cake-like dessert. This super moist treat is topped with a warm brown sugar sauce.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine dates and orange juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool. Pour into a blender; cover and process until smooth., In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in date mixture, orange zest and vanilla., Fill six greased 4-in. fluted tube pans two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 14-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in brown sugar and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. To serve, invert puddings onto dessert plates. Serve warm with sauce and ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 999 calories, Fat 48g fat (29g saturated fat), Cholesterol 240mg cholesterol, Sodium 894mg sodium, Carbohydrate 138g carbohydrate (99g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
INDIVIDUAL STICKY TOFFEE PUDDINGS
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter ten 4-ounce ramekins; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine dates, and 1 cup warm water. Simmer until most of the water is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a small food processor, and process until smooth; keep warm.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Slowly add the eggs, and beat to combine. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add the flour mixture, and beat until fully combined.
- With machine running, add date purée, a little at a time, beating to combine after each addition. Divide evenly between prepared ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Cool to room temperature, slice off top, and discard. Cut in half horizontally, and layer with sauce. Serve immediately with ice cream, if desired.
UPSIDE DOWN STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by LDenvir
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees with a rack in the middle. Spray one 8 inch-by-3 inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. Place dates and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat to a simmer; simmer until water is almost evaporated. Transfer dates to the bowl of a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, and cloves. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs, and beat until combined, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary. Add molasses, maple syrup, vanilla, and date mixture; beat to combine. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Pour 1/2 cup maple toffee sauce into bottom of prepared cake pan; sprinkle with pecans. Pour batter into cake pan, smooth top, and transfer to oven. Bake until deep golden and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Remove pudding from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Run a small offset spatula around edge of cake pan and invert pudding onto serving platter. Immediately pour additional maple toffee sauce over cake; let cool slightly. Serve warm with whipped cream.
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
This is a delicious and super sweet sticky pudding. Serve with whipped cream.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories World Cuisine European UK and Ireland English
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Combine dates and tea in a bowl and soak for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
- Cream 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Sift in flour and baking powder and fold into the mixture.
- Add baking soda, vanilla, and espresso granules to the date-tea mixture. Add mixture to the batter and stir to produce a loose, soft, dropping consistency. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- When pudding is almost finished baking, combine 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon golden syrup, and butter for the sauce in a heavy saucepan over low heat until melted. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Gradually stir in cream and vanilla. Return to the heat and stir until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove pudding from the oven. Spoon a little sauce onto each serving plate. Place a portion of pudding on top, then pour over more sauce. Serve remaining sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 846.9 calories, Carbohydrate 129.5 g, Cholesterol 171.5 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 318.7 mg, Sugar 84.4 g
Tips:
- Use a good quality dark brown sugar for the best flavor.
- Make sure the dates are pitted and chopped finely before using.
- Don't overcook the toffee sauce, otherwise it will become too thick and sticky.
- Allow the pudding to cool slightly before inverting it onto a plate.
- Serve the pudding warm with custard, ice cream, or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
This upside-down sticky toffee pudding is a classic British dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of the sweet and sticky toffee sauce, the moist and flavorful pudding, and the creamy custard or ice cream is simply irresistible. So next time you are looking for a delicious and impressive dessert, give this upside-down sticky toffee pudding a try.
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