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Sticky date pudding

The BEST Gluten Free Sticky Date Pudding

The ultimate gluten free sticky date pudding that is also dairy and refined sugar free! With the perfect dense consistency and just a few simple ingredients.
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Course: Dessert
Keyword: dairy free, gluten free, refined sugar free
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Butterscotch Toffee Sauce

  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or dairy free butter
  • 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Sticky Date Cake

  • 15 medjool dates, pitted and roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cup one to one gluten free flour I like bobs red mill brand
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened or dairy free butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish or individual ramekins.
  • In a small bowl, pour boiling water over chopped dates and sprinkle the baking soda on top. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to soften the dates. Then, use a fork to smash the dates into a thick paste. Its okay if there are some chunks left but most the water should be absorbed into the dates.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, add the softened butter and coconut sugar and beat on high for about 3 minutes until combined. Add in the eggs and beat again until combined. You might need to stop the mixer and scrape the sides and beat again.
  • Add the flour and baking powder and gently fold together with a rubber spatula until all the flour is incorporated.
  • Fold in the soaked dates and any remaining liquid until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish or ramekins. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • In a saucepan, combine all the butterscotch toffee ingredients and whisk together .Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Remove from heat and let it cool (it will get thicker as it cools).
  • Serve the sticky date pudding with warm dairy-free toffee butterscotch sauce on top and enjoy!