Sticky Toffee Pudding Small Batch

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and can be healthier.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

self-raising flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat adds fiber.

Welcome to the kitchen and introduction to sticky toffee pudding.

Explain the dessert and its significance.

Mention the two special ingredients: dates and molasses.

Chop pitted medjool dates finely.

Boil 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon of water.

Pour boiling water over chopped dates and let sit for 10 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Prepare a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment sling or non-stick spray.

In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of softened salted butter and 1/3 cup of dark brown sugar and cream together with a hand mixer.

Add in 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of molasses to the butter and sugar mixture and mix well.

In a separate bowl, combine 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda, and a pinch of salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Mush the softened dates and add them to the batter along with any soaking liquid.

Add 1/4 cup of half and half to the batter and mix until combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.

While the cake is baking, prepare the toffee sauce by melting 1/4 cup of salted butter with 1/2 cup of dark brown sugar and 1/2 tablespoon of molasses over medium heat.

Once melted, add 1/4 cup of half and half to the sauce and let it boil for 2-3 minutes to thicken.

Remove the cake from the oven and poke holes all over the top with a toothpick or bamboo skewer.

Pour warm toffee sauce over the cake, allowing it to soak in.

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