Microwave Sticky Toffee Pudding
Updated Feb. 26, 2025
- Total Time
- 10 minutes
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 5 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 3tablespoons heavy cream
- Salt
- 2Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- ¼teaspoon baking soda
- ¼cup/28 grams all-purpose flour
- ⅛teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Sour cream, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving
Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)
363 calories; 21 grams fat; 13 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 43 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 30 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 224 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 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.
- Step 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.
- Step 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.
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Comments
Oh GAWD, my favorite dessert, in a quick-to-make version that one could make in just a few minutes,...this recipe was so easy and so good, that I would call it BAD. Very bad, in that one can have this dessert anytime. I made it twice, once as written and once with a previously-frozen mashed banana that I had on hand (thanks for that tip!). Banana version not authentic in taste but still good. If any of you love sticky toffee pudding, my advice: "Look away! Nothing to see here!". Or else plan on skipping more meals.
Wow! This was unexpectedly delicious. Very tasty and didn’t taste like a quick mug cake at all. My husband and I enjoyed sharing an unexpected treat tonight. Easy to put together and yummy!
@Snacker Perhaps another recipe instead? The dates are essential for this dessert, with their natural caramel flavor heightened by the brown sugar. You could substitute prunes but that’s not sticky toffee pudding.
I'm generally not a fan of dried fruit in anything. My only prior experience with dates is when my sister puts them in a brown sugar and pecan topping for baked Brie, which I never loved. This, however, is divine. I chopped the dates small and mashed them thoroughly in that step, and the resulting dessert had none of the dried fruit texture I dislike. I used 5 deglet noor dates because that's what I could find, and I thought they worked great. My husband was speechless after trying his serving and upon finishing it off he said he would happily eat this everyday.
Perfect for a quick treat! Make sure to use Medjool dates and not any other variety! I made it with the deglet dates first and it did not turn out since they don’t break down and caramelize as well.
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