- Contains Dairy
Ingredients
- 5.25oz pitted dates, chopped
- 5.25fl. oz hot water
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1.75oz unsalted butter
- 1.75oz white sugar
- 1.75oz dark muscovado sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 5.25oz self-raising flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- A pinch sea salt
For the sauce
- 3.5oz unsalted butter
- 3.5oz dark muscovado sugar
- 7fl. oz double cream
- A pinch sea salt
- vanilla ice cream, to serve
Instructions
Step 1
Grease the a pan (or a 20cm round x 4cm deep cake tin) and set aside.
Step 2
Preheat the unit by selecting BAKE/ROAST, setting the temperature to 170°C, and setting the time to 5 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.
Step 3
Place dates in hot water with bicarbonate of soda and soak for 10 minutes. When soft, puree in food processor and set aside.
Step 4
Meanwhile, cream butter and sugars together with a hand mixer or stand mixer, on medium high speed, until combined. Add the eggs and incorporate, using a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of bowl. Turn mixer speed to low and add the flour, ginger and pinch of salt. Add the dates and mix until incorporated.
Step 5
Pour into the pan and smooth out with spatula. Place onto the Reversible Rack, making sure rack is in the lower position. Place rack with pan in pot. Close crisping lid.
Step 6
Select BAKE/ROAST, set temperature to 170°C, and set time to 35 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.
Step 7
When cooking time is complete, check the pudding is cooked in the middle by inserting a skewer or wooden toothpick. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready. If not, bake for a further 5-10 minutes. If needed, cover with foil so as not to burn the surface. When cooking is complete, carefully remove and set aside while making the sauce.
Step 8
Select SEAR/SAUTÉ, set to HI and select START/STOP to begin. Add butter and sugar, whisk until incorporated. Add cream and cook for about 1 minute. Add salt and stir. Press START/STOP button and carefully pour sauce into a small jug to serve.
Step 9
Serve sticky toffee pudding with warm sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.