Microwave Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe
You're just 10 minutes away from a bowl of soft, date-flecked cake draped in a brown sugary sauce. This speedy take on sticky toffee pudding is made for one or two people and doesn't require turning on the oven — just the microwave. Topping your warm cake with cold ice cream, whipped cream or sour cream is a welcome contrast and helps temper the sweetness. A few toasted pecans on top would add a nice crunch.
Featured in: It's Little Treat O'Clock 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons heavy cream
Salt
2 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup/28 grams all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Sour cream, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving Add ingredients to Grocery List Ingredient Substitution Guide
In a small bowl or mug, melt 1 tablespoon butter in the microwave, about 30 seconds. Add 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon heavy cream and a pinch of salt. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until the sugar is melted and the mixture comes together into a sauce, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Set aside; the sauce will thicken as it sits.
In a microwave-safe bowl or ramekin that holds at least 12 fluid ounces/1½ cups, combine the dates, remaining 1 tablespoon butter, remaining 2 tablespoons cream and the baking soda. Microwave until the butter has melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Mash the dates with a fork until broken down.
Add the flour, remaining tablespoon brown sugar, cinnamon and pinch of salt and stir just until combined. Spread into an even layer. Microwave until the top is just set, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Dollop with sour cream, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and drizzle with the caramel sauce. Eat warm.
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@Snacker Perhaps another recipe instead? The dates are essential for this dessert, with their natural caramel flavor heightened by the brown sugar. You could substitute prunes but that's not sticky toffee pudding.
Wow! This was unexpectedly delicious. Very tasty and didn't taste like a quick mug cake at all. My husband and I enjoyed sharing an unexpected treat tonight. Easy to put together and yummy!
Made this as is, came out pretty amazing! Topped with a nice spoon of crème fraiche
This was so good, and so fun! I made it on the spur of the moment while my husband did the dishes. Not sure what kind of dates I used, but they're the storebrand ones I use for Devils on Horseback. The pudding wasn't beautiful, but it looked fine once I put the cream I whipped up and the caramel sauce on top. Delicious!
What is the purpose of the baking soda here? What happens if you leave it out?
I find the directions confusing. When do you use/add the sauce made in step 1? Do you need to cover the bowls while microwaving? I'd be afraid it would splatter all over the microwave. I'm not going to buy a whole container of heavy cream just to use 3 tbs (I loathe whipped cream, so wouldn't use it for that), thinking to use half and half instead?
I used half and half. The pudding was great. The sauce didn't quite emulsify although it was still very tasty! Private notes are only visible to you.
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