Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe
While the exact origins are a bit murky, sticky toffee pudding is a decidedly British dish. Multiple people and restaurants throughout the 20th century across the country claimed to have created the popular dessert, but most have been disputed. While sticky toffee pudding has a reputation for being an old-timey dessert, it wasn’t until the 1970s that it really became popularized. Fun fact: In New Zealand and Australia the dish is called sticky date pudding. INGREDIENTS Serves 9 prep time 15 to 20 min cook time 35 to 45min FOR THE CAKE: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the pan 2 large eggs 8 ounces dried pitted dates (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup boiling water 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract FOR THE SAUCE AND SERVING: 8 tablespoons (1 stic...