Sticky Date Pudding with Caramel Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this Sticky Date Pudding with Caramel Sauce—a rich, moist cake packed with sweet, tender dates and crowned with a luscious homemade caramel sauce. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, this dessert combines the warm flavors of brown sugar and buttery goodness with the smooth, velvety sweetness of caramel. The addition of baking soda transforms the dates into a soft, irresistible puree, creating the pudding’s signature melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ideal for cozy gatherings or special occasions, this classic treat is best served warm, drizzled generously with caramel sauce, and topped with a dollop of thickened cream for a decadent finishing touch. With just 20 minutes of prep time, it's an easy yet impressive dessert that will leave everyone craving seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams pitted dates
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- 1 batch caramel sauce (see instructions for details)
- 1 cup thickened cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease an 8-inch (20cm) square or round baking dish.
Chop the pitted dates into small pieces and place them in a medium bowl. Pour boiling water over the dates, then stir in the baking soda. Set the mixture aside to cool to room temperature.
In a separate bowl, beat the unsalted butter and brown sugar together using an electric mixer until pale and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Fold the self-raising flour into the butter and sugar mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Once the date mixture has cooled, blend it in a food processor to make a smooth puree (you can leave it slightly chunky if preferred). Gently fold the date mixture into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the pudding is baking, make the caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, 100g unsalted butter, 1 cup (250ml) thickened cream, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens slightly (about 5 minutes).
Once the pudding is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Cut into individual squares or wedges.
Serve the sticky date pudding warm, drizzled generously with the caramel sauce. Add a dollop of thickened cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3359 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 186.5 g | 239% | |
| Saturated Fat | 110.1 g | 550% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 882 mg | 294% | |
| Sodium | 2577 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 414.5 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 295.8 g | ||
| Protein | 35.1 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 514 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2277 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
