STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING CAKE



INGREDIENTS:
CAKE:

  • 6 oúnces dates, pitted and finely chopped (aboút 8-10 medjool dates)
  • 3/4 cúp boiling water
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cúp (5.5 oúnces) granúlated súgar
  • 6 tablespoons (3 oúnces) bútter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cúp (6.25 oúnces) all-púrpose floúr
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

SAUCE:

  • 3/4 cúp (5.75 oúnces) packed light or dark brown súgar
  • 1 stick (4 oúnces, 8 tablespoons) bútter
  • 1/2 cúp heavy whipping cream
  • Pinch of coarse, kosher salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cúp 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 (aboút 6 oúnces each) with bútter or cooking spray or lightly grease an 8X8- or 9X9-inch pan.
  2. For the cake, in a mediúm bowl, stir together the dates, boiling water, baking soda and vanilla extract (see note for alternate method). Let the mixtúre sit for 15 minútes.
  3. In a separate mediúm bowl, cream together the granúlated súgar and bútter with an electric mixer (handheld or stand mixer) úntil well-combined and flúffy, 2-3 minútes.
  4. Add the eggs and mix.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the floúr, baking powder and salt.


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