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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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.
YUM. The time/energy to reward ratio for this recipe is ridiculous. So easy, so good. I doubled the “pudding” part of this recipe but not the sauce, and it was plenty of sauce for both puddings. Also sprinkled a handful of dark chocolate chips to the top of the “batter” before cooking in the microwave, and the flavor contrast was delightful. For those who found the texture “gritty”, I’d guess you overcooked it a little. Highly recommend for a quick sweet treat!
Made as per recipe, tripled since I had company. It did need a bit more liquid (a splash of milk) even though I had measured my flour by weight & not volume. Do measure by weight since my quarter cup volume was a bit above 40 gms. Quick, easy and good; very rich as well but it was sweet enough as was and I felt it did not need the caramel sauce. Was not quite the sticky toffee pudding I have eaten but enjoyable nevertheless and a very good effort to outcome ratio! Would definitely make again.
5 stars. My husband scraped his ramekin completely clean. Followed recipe exactly then topped the cake with a dollop of Greek yogurt. I think I’d double the cake next time considering how much caramel sauce is made. I’m tempted to add a splash of rum or bourbon as well, but that may be gilding the lily.