Easy Sticky-Toffee Dessert Recipe

Name: Easy Sticky-Toffee Dessert
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Butter, for baking dish plus 1/4 cup, melted; Scant 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons self-rising flour; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped, rolled dates; 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed; Approximately 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in little blobs; 2 1/4 cups boiling water

Servings: persons

Butter, for baking dish plus 1/4 cup, melted
Scant 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons self-rising flour
1/2 cup whole milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped, rolled dates
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
Approximately 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in little blobs
2 1/4 cups boiling water

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and butter a 1 1/2-quart capacity baking dish.
2
Combine the sugar with the flour in a large bowl.
3
Pour the milk into a measuring cup, beat in the egg, vanilla and melted butter and then pour this mixture over the sugar and flour, stirring with a wooden spoon to combine.
4
Fold in the dates then scrape into the prepared baking dish.
5
Don't worry if it doesn't look very full; it will by the time it cooks.
6
Sprinkle the sugar over the cake mixture and dot with butter.
7
Pour over the boiling water (yes really!)
8
and transfer to the oven.
9
Set the time for 45 minutes, though you might find the dessert needs 5 or 10 minutes more.
10
The top of the dessert should be springy and spongy when it's cooked; underneath, the butter, dark brown sugar and boiling water will have turned into a rich, sticky sauce.
11
Serve with vanilla ice cream, creme fraiche or heavy or light cream, as you wish.

1517

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Butter, for baking dish plus 1/4 cup, melted, Scant 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons self-rising flour, 1/2 cup whole milk, and more.

Yes, Easy Sticky-Toffee Dessert falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Easy Sticky-Toffee Dessert

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