Welcome to the world of delectable desserts, where the slow cooker takes center stage to create a masterpiece called sticky toffee pudding. This rich and indulgent treat is a symphony of flavors and textures, with a moist and tender sponge base, a luscious toffee sauce, and a sprinkling of crunchy demerara sugar. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of crafting this delightful dessert, so gather your ingredients, preheat your slow cooker, and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more.
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SLOW COOKER STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
Leave our slow cooker sticky pudding to cook all day so it's ready to serve in the evening with ice cream. Rich and indulgent, it's the ultimate comforting dessert
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dessert
Time 8h30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the dates in a heatproof bowl, cover with 150ml boiling water, and leave to soak for 30 mins. Butter a 1-litre pudding basin and line the base with baking parchment.
- Tip half the butter, half the treacle, the vanilla, 75g of the sugar and the cream into a pan set over a medium heat. Cook for 4-5 mins, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Turn up the heat, bubble for 3 mins, then whisk in a pinch of salt. Pour a third of the sauce into the basin.
- Beat the remaining butter, treacle, sugar and the eggs together, then fold in the flour, bicarb, ¼ tsp salt, the dates and their soaking liquid. Spoon into the basin and smooth the surface, leaving a 1cm gap from the top. Cover with a double layer of baking parchment and foil, making a pleat in the middle so the pud can expand. Secure with kitchen string.
- Set the slow cooker to low. Sit the basin inside, then add boiling water so it comes halfway up the basin. Cover and cook for 7-8 hrs. Run a knife around the edge of the pudding and turn out onto a plate. Reheat the remaining sauce and pour over. Serve with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 625 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 76 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 58 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 1.03 milligram of sodium
SLOW-COOKER STICKY-TOFFEE PUDDING
The slow cooker is a perfect fit for this pudding-like cake: The gentle, moist heat keeps the cake nice and supple until it's doused at the end with nutmeg-laced toffee sauce. Make the cake a day ahead, and store it in the slow cooker (the fridge is quite full enough around the holidays!).
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 5h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the pudding: Bring the dates and milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, and simmer until the dates begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the baking soda (it will foam a bit); set aside to cool slightly.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and pumpkin pie spice in a medium bowl until combined; set aside.
- Whisk together the sugar, butter, eggs and zest in a large bowl until smooth. Whisk in the date mixture until just combined. Stir in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Line the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker with a double layer of aluminum foil, pressing it smoothly into the corners, and spray well with cooking spray. Pour the batter into the foil, and turn the cooker on low for 4 hours. Fold a double layer of paper towels, and place just under the lid across the pot to absorb the excess moisture and form a tight seal. Cover tightly with the lid. Cook until the middle of the cake has set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly, 15 to 20 minutes.
- For the sauce: While the pudding cools, bring the sugar, cream and butter to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; cook, stirring often, until smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and add the nutmeg.
- To assemble: Poke holes in the cake with a skewer, and pour half the toffee sauce over it. Let the cake absorb some of the sauce, then pour the remaining sauce over the cake. Let the cake cool, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
SLOW COOKER STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
Sticky toffee pudding isn't so much a pudding in the American sense, but an extremely moist baked or steamed British date cake topped with a glossy sauce of brown sugar and cream. Steamed cakes - a genre unto themselves in Britain - are easily made in the slow cooker. This adaptation uses espresso powder in the cake and sauce to balance the honeyed taste of the dates and brown sugar: Nevertheless, it is still quite sweet, as it should be. This recipe can also be made more quickly in the oven, and the resulting cake's texture will be different than the steamed version - sliceable, like a moist quick bread.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories cakes, custards and puddings, dessert
Time 5h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the pudding: Generously butter a 2-quart soufflé dish, or another 2-quart oven-safe baking dish that fits into your slow cooker. In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, mix 1/2 cup water with 2 tablespoons espresso powder, and stir to dissolve. Put the chopped dates in a small saucepan, and pour the espresso-water mixture over the dates. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat slightly and let it simmer, stirring often and mashing the dates with the back of a spoon or a spatula, until the dates have absorbed most of the liquid and formed a paste, about 3 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the baking soda; the mixture will foam.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cardamom. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs and the 2 teaspoons espresso powder until the mixture is smooth. Whisk the date mixture into the wet ingredients, followed by the dry ingredients, until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared dish.
- Pour 4 cups water into a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, then lower the soufflé dish into the slow cooker. The water should come about halfway up the sides of the dish. Lay a clean dishcloth or a double layer of paper towels on top of the slow cooker, leaving some overhang, and then top with a lid. (The cloth or towels will soak up condensation, and prevent it from dripping onto the surface of the pudding.) Cook until the pudding is firm and set on top, and the sides are just starting to pull away from the dish, 4 hours to 4 1/2 hours on low.
- Make the sauce: Combine the brown sugar, cream and espresso powder in a small saucepan. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring just to a simmer, stirring with a spatula, over medium heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, and lowering the heat if the sauce starts to boil over, until the sauce is slightly darkened and reduced, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Uncover and turn off the slow cooker, and let the pudding cool enough for you to reach in and pull the dish out. Using a cake tester or a skewer, poke holes all over the cake. Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the top, then slowly pour half of the sauce over the pecans, tipping the dish to evenly cover the pudding in sauce. Serve the pudding in scoops, warm or at room temperature, with the additional sauce on the side and whipped cream on top.
- Make the pudding: Heat oven to 325 degrees. Generously butter an 8-by-8-inch baking pan. Mix 1/2 cup water with 2 tablespoons espresso powder, and stir to dissolve. Put the chopped dates in a small saucepan and pour the espresso-water mixture over the dates. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat slightly and let it simmer, stirring often and mashing the dates with the back of a spoon or a spatula, until the dates have absorbed most of the liquid and formed a paste, about 3 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the baking soda; the mixture will foam.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cardamom. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs and 2 teaspoons espresso powder until the mixture is smooth. Whisk the date mixture into the wet ingredients, followed by the dry ingredients, until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared dish. Bake until the top of the cake is risen and set and a cake tester inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean or with just a few damp crumbs, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: Combine the brown sugar, cream and espresso powder in a small saucepan. Add a generous pinch of salt. Bring just to a simmer, stirring with a spatula, over medium heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, and lowering the heat if the sauce starts to boil over, until the sauce is slightly darkened and reduced, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Let the cake cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate. Using a cake tester or a skewer, poke holes all over the cake. Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the top, and then slowly pour half of the sauce over the pecans, tipping the dish to evenly cover the pudding in sauce. Serve the pudding in scoops, warm or at room temperature, with the additional sauce on the side and whipped cream on top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 687, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 108 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 471 milligrams, Sugar 82 grams, TransFat 0 grams
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
Steps:
- For the sauce: In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 1/4 cups of the heavy cream, the sugar, corn syrup and butter. Cook, stirring often, until a dark amber color, about 40 minutes. Carefully add the remaining 1 1/4 cups heavy cream. IT WILL BUBBLE UP AND IT IS HOT!
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease seven 1/2 cup ramekins and set aside.
- Combine the dates and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan and cook until the dates are softened, about 15 minutes. Puree in a blender and cool. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla, egg, zest and date puree. Stir in the dry ingredients. Divide into the prepared ramekins and bake about 20 minutes. Cool slightly and remove the cakes from the ramekins. Slice the cakes in half horizontally. Rinse out the ramekins. Pour a little toffee sauce in the bottom of the ramekins and top with the bottom layer of the cake. Add more toffee sauce, place the top cake layer on top and cover with more sauce. Heat slightly before serving invert onto plate and yes ...cover with more sauce. Serve with whipped cream.
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
Simon Hopkinson is a first-rate pleaser, a chef who was never after recognition but one who wanted to produce terrific food his customers would love. He's best known as the founding chef of Bibendum, the London restaurant started by Terence Conran in 1987 and recognized as one of the restaurants that marked the end of that city's postwar cooking slump. His perfect (and not difficult) sticky toffee pudding is a dessert that according to Hopkinson first appeared on menus in Britain in the late 1960s but in fact has its origins in Canada. Whatever: it's insanely delicious. And it will please you.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories custards and puddings, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Put the dates in a bowl and cover with the 1 cup boiling water to soften, at least 5 minutes. Heat the oven to 350 and grease a deep 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Combine the 3 tablespoons butter, baking soda, a pinch of salt, Demerara sugar, 1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar, eggs, flour and vanilla extract in a food processor and pulse until just combined. Add the dates and 1/2 cup of the water to the mixture; pulse until nearly smooth (specks of dates should remain visible).
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes, until just firm to the touch. (When the pudding has finished baking, remove from the oven and heat the broiler. Put the rack about 4 inches from the heat source.)
- Meanwhile, make the topping. Melt 5 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then slowly add 1 cup cream and 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt, whisking continuously until the mixture bubbles gently and comes together to form a smooth mixture; turn off heat.
- In another small saucepan over medium heat, make the extra sauce. Melt 3 tablespoons butter, then slowly add 1 ¼ cups cream and 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Repeat the process above.
- Pour the topping (careful not to use the extra sauce) over the cooked pudding and place the whole thing in the broiler until it bubbles and looks sticky, 1 or 2 minutes (watch it closely). To serve, spoon into bowls and cover with the extra sauce. If you like, add a dollop of whipped cream.
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
In England, many desserts-such as this date-flecked cake soaked with a buttery, toffee-filled, gooey sauce-are called puddings.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-inch round cake pan; set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine dates and 1/2 cup boiling water; set aside to soften, at least 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt to combine; set aside.
- With an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add date mixture, flour mixture, and vanilla; mix just until moistened.
- Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare toffee sauce.
- Remove cake from oven; cool in pan 5 minutes. To ensure it will come out easily later, carefully invert hot cake then return it, right side up, to pan. Using a toothpick, poke holes all over cake. Pour about 1 cup warm sauce over cake; let absorb at least 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 g, Fat 37 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g
SLOW COOKER STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
We love slow cooker desserts, and in this self-saucing slow cooker sticky toffee pudding is one of our favourites
Categories slow cooker cake crock pot recipes crock pot slow cooker delish uk syndicatable slow cooker recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Grease the inside of the slow cooker and set to the high setting. Put the dates and bicarb into a bowl, pour over 200ml boiling water and let sit until the dates are soft, about 5mins.
- Put the butter, light brown sugar, 50g of dark brown sugar, the eggs, vanilla, and self-raising flour into a large bowl. Beat together until smooth. Spoon into the slow cooker, smoothing the top.
- Mix together the remaining brown sugar and the cornflour in a jug, add the double cream, stirring to combine. Add 150ml boiling water and the golden syrup and stir until smooth. Mix in the dates with any soaking liquid until combines. Pour gently over the batter, trying not to let the 2 mixtures combine.
- Cover with the lid of the slow cooker and let cook on high for 1hr30mins-2hrs, until fluffy and the sponge springs back when pressed in the centre.
- Remove the lid of the slow cooker and allow it to sit for 5mins before serving.
SLOW-COOKER STICKY-TOFFEE PUDDING
The slow cooker is a perfect fit for this pudding-like cake: The gentle, moist heat keeps the cake nice and supple until it's doused at the end with nutmeg-laced toffee sauce. Make the cake a day ahead, and store it in the slow cooker (the fridge is quite full enough around the holidays!).
Provided by Food Network Canada
Categories christmas,dessert,eggs and dairy,fruit,slow cook
Time 4h20m
Yield 8 - 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring the dates and milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, and simmer until the dates begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the baking soda (it will foam a bit); set aside to cool slightly.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and pumpkin pie spice in a medium bowl until combined; set aside.
- Whisk together the sugar, butter, eggs and zest in a large bowl until smooth. Whisk in the date mixture until just combined. Stir in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Line the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker with a double layer of aluminum foil, pressing it smoothly into the corners, and spray well with cooking spray. Pour the batter into the foil, and turn the cooker on low for 4 hours. Fold a double layer of paper towels, and place just under the lid across the pot to absorb the excess moisture and form a tight seal. Cover tightly with the lid. Cook until the middle of the cake has set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly, 15 to 20 minutes.
- While the pudding cools, bring the sugar, cream and butter to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; cook, stirring often, until smooth, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, and add the nutmeg.
- To assemble: Poke holes in the cake with a skewer, and pour half the toffee sauce over it. Let the cake absorb some of the sauce, then pour the remaining sauce over the cake. Let the cake cool, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
This is a delicious and super sweet sticky pudding. Serve with whipped cream.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories World Cuisine European UK and Ireland English
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Combine dates and tea in a bowl and soak for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
- Cream 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Sift in flour and baking powder and fold into the mixture.
- Add baking soda, vanilla, and espresso granules to the date-tea mixture. Add mixture to the batter and stir to produce a loose, soft, dropping consistency. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- When pudding is almost finished baking, combine 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon golden syrup, and butter for the sauce in a heavy saucepan over low heat until melted. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Gradually stir in cream and vanilla. Return to the heat and stir until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove pudding from the oven. Spoon a little sauce onto each serving plate. Place a portion of pudding on top, then pour over more sauce. Serve remaining sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 846.9 calories, Carbohydrate 129.5 g, Cholesterol 171.5 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 318.7 mg, Sugar 84.4 g
EASY STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
My easy recipe for sticky toffee pudding is quick and so tasty! I just used the ingredients that I had in my fridge and cupboards, without going to the effort of going down the shops to get any special ingredients! Best served straight from the oven with vanilla ice cream on the side.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories English Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
- Combine hot black tea and raisins in a bowl; let stand for 5 minutes.
- Drain raisins and transfer to a food processor. Add milk and blend to combine.
- Beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl. Whisk in eggs. Add flour, vanilla, and cinnamon; mix to combine. Stir in blended raisins and baking soda, then pour into the prepared dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted near the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
- While the pudding is cooking, combine brown sugar, margarine, and golden syrup for topping in a nonstick saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until the sauce brims over with foamy bubbles. Turn off the heat, but continue to stir until the bubbles go down.
- Remove the pudding from the oven. Pour the toffee topping over the warm pudding to ensure even spreading. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.8 calories, Carbohydrate 80.3 g, Cholesterol 92.7 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 616.9 mg, Sugar 51.8 g
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make this recipe in the oven. Just bake it at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Serve this pudding with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- This pudding can be made ahead of time. Just store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months.
- To reheat the pudding, simply place it in the slow cooker on the "low" setting for 1-2 hours, or until warmed through.
Conclusion:
This slow cooker sticky toffee pudding is an easy and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, flavorful, and has a rich toffee sauce that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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