Copycat Crumbl Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake

ByZoe

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Toffee Sauce

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the dates

Place chopped dates in a bowl and pour boiling water over them.

Stir in baking soda and allow the mixture to soften for 10 minutes.

2. Make the cake batter

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl whisk together:

  • flour
  • baking powder
  • salt

In a separate bowl beat:

  • butter
  • brown sugar

Mix until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time and mix well.

Stir in vanilla.

Fold in the flour mixture, then stir in the softened date mixture.

3. Bake

Pour batter into a greased 8×8 pan or individual ramekins.

Bake 25–30 minutes until the center is set.

4. Make the toffee sauce

In a saucepan combine:

  • butter
  • brown sugar
  • heavy cream

Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.

5. Assemble

Serve cake warm and pour generous toffee sauce over the top.

Tips

  • Dates are essential for the authentic sticky pudding flavour.
  • For extra richness, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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