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Ina Garten Sticky Toffee Cake

Indulge in Ina Garten Sticky Toffee Cake for Sweet Bliss

Experience the rich and decadent flavors of Ina Garten's Sticky Toffee Cake, a classic British dessert that’s sure to impress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Pitted Dates Finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 cup Boiling Water
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Avoid substitutions for best results
  • 2 large Eggs Fresh
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour works if needed
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder No substitutes recommended
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt Regular salt is fine
For the Toffee Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar can deepen flavor
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream offers non-dairy alternative
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Included for extra flavor boost

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  2. Combine chopped pitted dates with baking soda and pour in boiling water. Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the soaked date mixture into the batter.
  7. Pour batter into baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Melt unsalted butter for the toffee sauce and stir in brown sugar and heavy cream. Cook until smooth.
  9. Let the cake cool slightly, cut into squares, and serve warm with toffee sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chop dates finely for even distribution and always serve the cake warm for best flavors.

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