Description
A delightful dessert combining rich flavors of maple syrup and pecans with a moist texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (7 oz) dates, pitted and chopped
- 250 ml (1 cup) water
- 100 g (1/2 cup) brown sugar, packed
- 115 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 150 g (1 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) maple syrup
- 100 g (1 cup) pecans, roughly chopped
- 240 ml (1 cup) heavy cream
Instructions
- Boil the chopped dates in water to soften them and create a rich base.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the eggs, mixing well after each addition, then fold in the date mixture and dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in the chopped pecans and maple syrup.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar, cream, and maple syrup. Simmer 2–3 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Pour warm toffee sauce over pudding. Sprinkle extra pecans and serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Can be frozen for up to three months; wrap tightly to prevent freezer burn.
- Reheat in the microwave for about 30 seconds or until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Maple Pecan Sticky Toffee Pudding, dessert, pudding, maple syrup, pecans