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Ina Garten Sticky Toffee Cake

Decadent Ina Garten Sticky Toffee Cake for Sweet Moments

Experience the delight of Ina Garten's Sticky Toffee Cake, a dessert infused with sweet dates and a rich toffee sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 8 oz Pitted Dates, chopped Adds a rich sweetness and can be substituted with dried figs.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Helps soften the dates.
  • 1 cup Boiling Water Hydrates the dates.
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter, softened Infuses richness and flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness.
  • 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Elevates overall flavor.
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Essential for structure.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Helps cake rise.
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Toffee Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Creates a creamy sauce.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds caramel-like sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Incorporates richness.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. Combine chopped dates and baking soda in a bowl, then pour in boiling water. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Cream butter and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla to the mixture and beat until well combined.
  5. Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt; fold gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in dates with their soaking liquid until no visible streaks remain.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. To prepare the toffee sauce, combine butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until smooth and combined.
  9. Drizzle warm toffee sauce over sliced cake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, serve the cake warm with freshly prepared toffee sauce.

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