Boozy sticky date pudding is a warm, indulgent dessert featuring rich, moist cake made with sweet dates and a splash of liquor to elevate the flavors.
The pudding is soaked in a luscious caramel sauce that adds a delightful stickiness, making every bite a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect contrast of hot and cold.
This dessert is a wonderful treat for special occasions or when you’re craving something truly comforting and decadent!
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups pitted dates, chopped
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup dark rum or whiskey (optional)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons dark rum or whiskey (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish (5 minutes):
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Soak the dates (10 minutes):
- Place the chopped dates and baking soda in a small bowl.
- Pour the boiling water over the dates and let them soak for about 5 minutes to soften.
- Stir in the rum or whiskey (if using) and set aside to cool slightly.
- Make the pudding batter (10 minutes):
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the soaked dates and any liquid from the soaking bowl.
- Bake the pudding (30-35 minutes):
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pudding to cool slightly.
- Make the caramel sauce (10 minutes):
- In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in the rum or whiskey (if using) and a pinch of salt, then remove from heat.
- Serve (5 minutes):
- Cut the warm pudding into squares or wedges.
- Drizzle generously with the boozy caramel sauce.
- Serve each portion with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence!
Notes
For an extra touch, you can warm the pudding slightly before serving to enhance the gooey texture.
The caramel sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated just before serving.
This dessert is perfect for a cozy evening or holiday celebration, with the rum or whiskey adding a lovely depth of flavor.
Serve it hot with a cold scoop of vanilla ice cream for a perfect contrast of temperatures and textures.
Enjoy this rich and boozy treat!
*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
