Maple Walnut Sticky Toffee Pudding

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

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A warm, moist date cake drenched in a rich maple walnut toffee sauce, perfect for cozy gatherings. This British-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers pitted dates, boiling water, baking soda into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 British cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups, chopped pitted dates
1 cup boiling water
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup, softened unsalted butter
3/4 cup, packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

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Instructions

Step 1: Place 1 1/4 cups chopped pitted dates and 1 tsp baking soda in a heatproof bowl. Pour 1 cup boiling water over the dates and let soak for 15 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
Step 3: In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup packed brown sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Step 4: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then add 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
Step 5: Stir 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 tsp baking powder into the butter mixture until just combined.
Step 6: Fold the soaked dates with their soaking liquid into the batter, mixing gently.
Step 7: Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 8: Meanwhile, combine 1 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and 3/4 cup chopped walnuts in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
Step 9: Pour the warm maple walnut toffee sauce over the hot pudding immediately after baking. Serve warm.