Microwave Sticky Toffee Pudding

Microwave Sticky Toffee Pudding

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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.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Salt
  • 2 Medjool dates

    pitted and chopped

  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup/28 grams all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Sour cream

    vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

Microwave Sticky Toffee Pudding

Microwave Sticky Toffee Pudding

10 min1 to 2

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About this Recipe

Craving that warm, comforting embrace of classic sticky toffee pudding but short on time and energy? Imagine a rich, date-flecked cake draped in a luscious brown sugary sauce, ready in just 10 minutes —a truly impressive dessert that doesn't even require turning on your oven.

This brilliant microwave recipe redefines instant gratification, bringing you the indulgent flavors of a beloved dessert with unprecedented speed and ease. The genius lies in its quick preparation, transforming simple pantry staples into a deeply satisfying, soft cake and decadent sauce designed perfectly for a single serving or to share with a friend. It's the ultimate solution for a spontaneous sweet craving, delivering authentic comfort without the long wait.

Prepare for a truly delightful experience: a wonderfully soft, moist cake, tenderly studded with sweet Medjool dates, each bite infused with a delicate warmth from a touch of ground cinnamon. This perfectly portioned pudding is generously bathed in a rich, buttery, brown sugar and heavy cream sauce that clings to every delicious morsel. The inherent sweetness of the cake and sauce finds a welcome, sophisticated balance when paired with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream, a dollop of tangy sour cream, or a cloud of airy whipped cream, creating a delightful contrast in both temperature and texture.

While magnificent on its own, you can easily personalize your Microwave Sticky Toffee Pudding. For serving, choose between the refreshing coolness of vanilla ice cream, the airy lightness of whipped cream, or the elegant tang of sour cream —each offers a unique counterpoint to the pudding's richness. If you crave an extra layer of texture, consider sprinkling a few toasted pecans over the top; their nutty crunch beautifully complements the soft, moist cake.

This quick and cozy dessert is ideal for a quiet evening indulgence, a comforting treat on a chilly day, or a delightful, easy finish to any simple meal. Serve it warm, straight from the microwave, topped generously with your chosen accompaniment for an instant moment of pure bliss.

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