Savor the delightful taste of this Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding, a perfect dessert to round off your Sunday meal. This recipe captures the essence of comfort food, offering a rich, moist pudding topped with a decadent toffee sauce, all while being entirely vegan.
Why You'll Love This:
If you're a fan of traditional sticky toffee pudding but looking for a vegan alternative, this recipe is a wonderful choice. It's packed with the same indulgent flavors and satisfying texture as the classic version, making it a treat for both vegans and non-vegans alike.
Perfect Occasion:
Ideal for a relaxing Sunday dessert, a special family dinner, or any time you crave a sweet and comforting treat. This pudding is sure to become a favorite with its delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding
For the Pudding:
- 200g pitted dates, roughly chopped
- 200ml freshly boiled water
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 100ml soya milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 75g vegan butter (softened), plus extra for greasing
- 2 tbsp black treacle
- 50g dark muscovado sugar
- 200g plain flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) with a fan setting. Grease a 20cm ovenproof dish with vegan butter.
- Soak the dates in boiling water, add bicarbonate of soda, and stir. Let it soak for 30 minutes.
- Mix apple cider vinegar into the soya milk and let it curdle.
- In a bowl, beat softened butter and black treacle until soft. Add sugar and beat well.
- Gradually add flour and soya milk to form a smooth batter.
- Crush the soaked dates in the liquid, then stir into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
For the Toffee Sauce:
- 150g vegan butter
- 300g dark muscovado sugar
- 1 tbsp black treacle
- 200ml vegan double cream (room temperature)
Sauce Instructions:
- Combine butter, sugar, and treacle in a pan. Heat until melted and combined.
- Stir in the vegan double cream and bring to a boil until it thickens, stirring regularly.
- Once the pudding is baked, pierce the surface with a skewer and pour 3/4 of the toffee sauce over it. Let it stand for 10 minutes.
Serve the Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding with the remaining toffee sauce and vegan cream or custard. Enjoy a delightful dessert that brings warmth and joy to your Sunday!
(Note: If you're not a fan of dates, feel free to substitute them as mentioned in the recipe.)