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sticky toffee pudding cake with apples

(1 rating)
Kitchen Crew
By Kitchen Crew

If you’re looking for a unique dessert that is full of rich flavor, then this recipe is for you! This indulgent sweet treat is as decadent as it is comforting. Layers of caramel goodness in a spongey cake that contrasts beautifully with the velvety smoothness of its sticky toffee sauce. Originating from Britain, this dessert has evolved over the years into a beloved classic, and for a good reason. Its moist texture paired with the luscious toffee sauce evokes warmth and nostalgia with each serving; which makes it the perfect treat for holidays, special occasions, and cozy evenings at home.

(1 rating)
yield 9 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For sticky toffee pudding cake with apples

  • APPLES
  • 3-4
    Fuji apples, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 3 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • CAKE
  • 1 1/2 c
    pitted dates, chopped
  • 1 c
    boiling water
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/3 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/4 c
    cane sugar
  • 1/2 c
    unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 lg
    eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • SAUCE
  • 1/2 c
    unsalted butter
  • 2/3 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch
    salt
  • vanilla ice cream, for serving

How To Make sticky toffee pudding cake with apples

  • melted butter in a pan
    1
    To make the apples, add the butter to a medium saucepan and melt over medium-high heat.
  • apples in the pan
    2
    Add the apples. Sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt over the apples. Mix to combine.
  • cooked apples
    3
    Stir about 8 minutes, until the apples are tender. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • parchment paper baking dish
    4
    To make the cake, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch baking pan and dust with flour or line with parchment paper to prevent the cake from sticking.
  • dates, water, and baking soda
    5
    Add the dates to bowl with the boiling water and baking soda.
  • soaked dates
    6
    Stir and let sit 20 minutes.
  • date puree
    7
    Transfer the mixture to a food processor, being sure to scrape the bowl clean. Pulse until pureed, about 2 minutes, scraping down between pulses.
  • dry ingredients combined
    8
    In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • butter and sugars
    9
    Add the sugars and butter to a stand mixer. Cream together on medium-low speed for 2 minutes.
  • add eggs and vanilla
    10
    Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix again on medium speed to combine.
  • date puree mixed in
    11
    Fold in the date puree, mixing on low speed to incorporate.
  • add flour
    12
    Pour in the dry ingredients and beat with the mixer one last time.
  • fold in apples
    13
    Fold in 2 cups of the apples using a spatula.
  • batter in pan
    14
    Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake on the middle rack for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, make the sauce.
  • butter in saucepan
    15
    To make the sauce, add the butter to a heavy bottom pan and melt over medium heat.
  • add cream
    16
    Pour in the sugar then whisk in the cream. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • complete sauce
    17
    Add the vanilla extract and salt. Continue to stir for five minutes until it coats the back of a spatula. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes, continuing to stir.
  • poke with a fork
    18
    Use a fork to poke holes over the entirety of the cake.
  • rebaked
    19
    Pour 3/4 cup of the sauce over the cake. Return the cake to the oven and bake another 5 minutes.
  • cake to cool
    20
    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Carefully release the cake and cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
  • piece of toffee cake
    21
    Slice the cake once cooled and serve with remaining apples, sauce, and some vanilla ice cream.
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