Star Anise Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe 55

Steps:

• Put the dates in a bowl and cover with the 1 cup boiling water to soften, at least 5 minutes. Heat the oven to 350 and grease a deep 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
• Combine the 3 tablespoons butter, baking soda, a pinch of salt, Demerara sugar, 1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar, eggs, flour and vanilla extract in a food processor and pulse until just combined. Add the dates and 1/2 cup of the water to the mixture; pulse until nearly smooth (specks of dates should remain visible).
• Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes, until just firm to the touch. (When the pudding has finished baking, remove from the oven and heat the broiler. Put the rack about 4 inches from the heat source.)
• Meanwhile, make the topping. Melt 5 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then slowly add 1 cup cream and 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt, whisking continuously until the mixture bubbles gently and comes together to form a smooth mixture; turn off heat.
• In another small saucepan over medium heat, make the extra sauce. Melt 3 tablespoons butter, then slowly add 1 ¼ cups cream and 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Repeat the process above.
• Pour the topping (careful not to use the extra sauce) over the cooked pudding and place the whole thing in the broiler until it bubbles and looks sticky, 1 or 2 minutes (watch it closely). To serve, spoon into bowls and cover with the extra sauce. If you like, add a dollop of whipped cream.

Steps:

• Combine dates and tea in a bowl and soak for 15 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
• Cream 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Sift in flour and baking powder and fold into the mixture.
• Add baking soda, vanilla, and espresso granules to the date-tea mixture. Add mixture to the batter and stir to produce a loose, soft, dropping consistency. Pour into the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• When pudding is almost finished baking, combine 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon golden syrup, and butter for the sauce in a heavy saucepan over low heat until melted. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Gradually stir in cream and vanilla. Return to the heat and stir until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove pudding from the oven. Spoon a little sauce onto each serving plate. Place a portion of pudding on top, then pour over more sauce. Serve remaining sauce on the side.

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C, or gas mark 4). Line a 9-inch (23-cm) round cake pan with parchment paper. Grease the pan and parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray. Combine the chopped dates and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, about 3 to 5 minutes. Once the mixture has boiled, remove from the heat and stir in the baking soda. The mixture will bubble and thicken. Let cool to room temperature. 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula after each addition. Add the cooled date mixture and mix. Add the flour, baking powder, salt and star anise, and mix until just combined. 3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 28 to 30 minutes until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. While the cake is cooling to room temperature, prepare the sauce. 4. Combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, butter and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce is slightly reduced and thickened. Remove from the heat, and stir in the vanilla and bourbon. 5. Serve each slice of cake with a generous pour of warm sauce.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine dates and orange juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool. Pour into a blender; cover and process until smooth., In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in date mixture, orange zest and vanilla., Fill six greased 4-in. fluted tube pans two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 14-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in brown sugar and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. To serve, invert puddings onto dessert plates. Serve warm with sauce and ice cream or whipped cream.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees with a rack in the middle. Spray one 8 inch-by-3 inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
• Place dates and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat to a simmer; simmer until water is almost evaporated. Transfer dates to the bowl of a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, and cloves.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs, and beat until combined, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary. Add molasses, maple syrup, vanilla, and date mixture; beat to combine. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
• Pour 1/2 cup maple toffee sauce into bottom of prepared cake pan; sprinkle with pecans. Pour batter into cake pan, smooth top, and transfer to oven. Bake until deep golden and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes.
• Remove pudding from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Run a small offset spatula around edge of cake pan and invert pudding onto serving platter. Immediately pour additional maple toffee sauce over cake; let cool slightly. Serve warm with whipped cream.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
• Combine hot black tea and raisins in a bowl; let stand for 5 minutes.
• Drain raisins and transfer to a food processor. Add milk and blend to combine.
• Beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl. Whisk in eggs. Add flour, vanilla, and cinnamon; mix to combine. Stir in blended raisins and baking soda, then pour into the prepared dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted near the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
• While the pudding is cooking, combine brown sugar, margarine, and golden syrup for topping in a nonstick saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until the sauce brims over with foamy bubbles. Turn off the heat, but continue to stir until the bubbles go down.
• Remove the pudding from the oven. Pour the toffee topping over the warm pudding to ensure even spreading. Serve hot.