Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding (Printable Version)

Moist pudding with dates and spices, topped with rich toffee sauce and creamy vegan options for a sweet treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pudding

01 - 1 cup pitted Medjool dates, chopped (6 oz)
02 - 1 ½ cups soy milk (12 fl oz)
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
04 - ½ cup vegan butter (4 oz)
05 - ½ cup light brown sugar (3.5 oz)
06 - 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (6 2/3 oz)
07 - 3 teaspoons baking powder
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Toffee Sauce

12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
13 - ½ cup dark brown sugar (3.5 oz)
14 - ½ cup vegan butter (4 oz)
15 - ½ cup canned coconut cream, unsweetened (4 fl oz)

→ Serving Options

16 - Vegan whipped cream
17 - Vegan ice cream
18 - Vegan custard

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x9 inch baking dish with non-stick spray; set aside.
02 - In a saucepan, combine chopped dates, soy milk, and vanilla extract. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 12 minutes until dates soften.
03 - Add vegan butter and light brown sugar to the softened dates mixture. Stir until the butter melts completely, then remove from heat.
04 - In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, ground ginger, and cinnamon.
05 - Pour the warm date mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently to form a thick, even batter.
06 - Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface evenly.
07 - Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Place the baked pudding on a wire rack and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
09 - While the pudding cools, combine maple syrup, dark brown sugar, and vegan butter in a saucepan. Melt together over medium-high heat, stirring continuously until bubbling. Remove from heat, then stir in coconut cream until smooth.
10 - Slice the pudding and serve each portion topped generously with toffee sauce and a side of vegan whipped cream, ice cream, or custard.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Ensure to stir continuously when softening dates to prevent scorching.
02 - Use canned coconut cream for a rich and smooth toffee sauce.