Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding
A warm British date sponge topped with a rich dairy-free toffee sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 180°C. Line the baking dish with baking paper.
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Step 2
Place the dates in the heatproof bowl. Add the boiling water and baking soda, stir, and leave to soften for 10 minutes.
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Step 3
In the mixing bowl, whisk 3 ½ tbsp (55 gr) vegan butter with ½ cup (100 gr) brown sugar until evenly blended. Whisk in 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract.
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Step 4
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt.
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Step 5
Stir the soaked date mixture into the butter mixture. Fold in the dry mixture until no dry flour remains, then transfer the batter to the baking dish.
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Step 6
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the sponge is risen and a skewer inserted in the center comes out without wet batter.
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Step 7
Meanwhile, combine 4 ½ tbsp (70 gr) vegan butter, ¾ cup (150 gr) brown sugar, the plant cream, 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract, and ⅛ tsp (1 gr) salt in the saucepan. Stir over medium heat until melted and smooth.
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Step 8
Reduce to low heat and simmer the sauce, stirring frequently, until glossy and slightly thickened.
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Step 9
Rest the baked pudding for 5 minutes, then prick its surface with a fork. Spoon the warm toffee sauce over the pudding and serve.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days. Reheat portions until steaming hot; warm the sauce gently before serving.
Risk factors
- Hot sugar sauce can stick to skin and cause burns.
- Cooked leftovers require prompt cooling and refrigeration.