Single-Serve Speedy Sticky Toffee Pudding

Ingredients

• 40 g Medjool dates, pitted (Large; finely chopped. The stated 40 g is the weight when pitted; ripe dates should become almost paste-like when chopped.)
• 1 tbsp Plain white flour
• 0.125 tsp Baking powder
• 0.125 tsp Baking soda
• 2 tbsp Neutral oil
• 1 tbsp Butter (For the sponge; the source specifies Kerrygold.)
• 2 tbsp Hot water
• 1 tsp Soft light brown sugar (For the sponge; may be omitted for a less sweet result.)
• 1 tbsp Double cream (For the sauce.)
• 1 tbsp Butter (For the sauce.)
• 1 tbsp Soft light brown sugar (For the sauce.)
• 1 scoop Thick cream or ice cream (For topping; the source also mentions whipped cream. Scoop size is not specified.)
• Pecans (Chopped, for topping; amount not specified.)

Steps

1. 1

   Finely chop the pitted dates. Ripe Medjool dates should become almost paste-like.

2. 2

   Put the chopped dates, hot water, and baking soda in a large ramekin. Microwave for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add 1 tablespoon butter to the ramekin. Let it melt, then mix it into the date mixture.

4. 4

   Add the sponge brown sugar, flour, baking powder, and neutral oil. Mix until combined.

5. 5

   Microwave the sponge for about 1 minute. The creator checked it after 50 seconds and found it needed slightly longer; a soft, dark sponge should form.

6. 6

   Set the ramekin aside. Wipe any excess or foamy mixture from its sides if needed.

7. 7

   In a microwave-safe jug, combine the double cream, 1 tablespoon butter, and sauce brown sugar. Microwave for 30–40 seconds, until the sugar has melted.

8. 8

   Mix the sauce ingredients together to make a butterscotch-style sauce.

9. 9

   Top the pudding with a scoop of thick cream, ice cream, or whipped cream. The source gives two serving orders: add the topping before pouring the sauce over it, or pour on the sauce first and then add the topping.

10. 10

    Finish with chopped pecans and serve.

Notes

The source describes this as taking under 5 minutes. It does not specify the microwave wattage or an exact scoop size for the topping.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• single-serve
• microwave
• quick
• vegetarian
• contains gluten
• contains dairy
• contains tree nuts