Indulge in the heartwarming comfort of a classic British dessert reimagined with this Sumptuous Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding. Each bite is a blend of rich molasses and a sweet, buttery toffee sauce that drizzles over a moist, tender cake base. It's a vegan take on tradition that promises to delight even the most discerning sweet tooths.
Ingredients:
For the Sticky Cake Base:
- 1 ⅓ cups dried pitted stone fruits, chopped
- ⅔ cup freshly boiled water
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- ¾ cup soy or alternative non-dairy milk
- 1 ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups + 1 tbsp plain flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ⅖ cup light unrefined cane sugar
- ⅖ cup dark molasses sugar
- ⅔ cup vegan block butter, softened
- ⅗ cup vegan yogurt (Greek-style or coconut)
- 2 tbsp dark syrup (molasses or black treacle)
For the Buttery Toffee Sauce:
- ⅗ cup light molasses sugar
- ¼ cup vegan butter
- 1 tbsp dark syrup
- ⅗ cup non-dairy cream
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions:
- Soak the chopped dried fruits in boiling water for 20-30 minutes until softened. Then, mash into a paste and mix with vanilla.
- Stir apple cider vinegar into non-dairy milk to make a vegan buttermilk. Set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C). Grease and line a 7x9" baking pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream vegan butter with light and dark sugars until fluffy. Incorporate vegan yogurt and dark syrup.
- Gradually alternate adding vegan buttermilk and flour mixture to the creamed butter, stirring until just combined. Fold in the fruit paste.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- For the toffee sauce, combine all ingredients and simmer until thickened. Poke the finished cake with holes and pour half the sauce over it. Let it cool for 30 minutes.
- Serve the cake with the remaining warm toffee sauce and a side of non-dairy ice cream or custard.
This Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding is a dessert that brings joy and nostalgia in every spoonful. Share this recipe with friends and family, and be sure to bookmark our site for more vegan delights that turn traditional favorites into modern classics.