Maple Pecan Sticky Toffee Pudding – Easy & Delicious Homemade Recipe

A Little History of Sticky Toffee Pudding

Sticky Toffee Pudding is a beloved British dessert with roots tracing back to the 20th century. Though its exact origin is debated, it became famous in the 1970s at the Sharrow Bay Hotel in England’s Lake District. Traditionally made with dates, brown sugar, and a buttery toffee sauce, this dessert is moist, rich, and indulgent. Our twist with maple syrup and pecans adds a North American flair, marrying the comforting flavors of Britain with the nutty sweetness of Canadian and Southern traditions.

Maple Pecan Sticky Toffee Pudding – Easy & Delicious Homemade Recipe

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• Author: Jenny Cooks
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x

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Description

This Maple Pecan Sticky Toffee Pudding is warm, gooey, and decadent—the ultimate comfort dessert. With its tender sponge cake soaked in maple-toffee sauce and topped with crunchy pecans, it’s a show-stopping dessert perfect for cozy fall evenings, Thanksgiving dinners, or Christmas gatherings. A scoop of vanilla ice cream melting over the top makes every bite absolutely irresistible. If you’re looking for a dessert that feels elegant yet homey, this recipe will quickly become your new family favorite.

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Ingredients

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• 1 ½ cups chopped dates

• 1 cup boiling water

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• ¾ cup brown sugar, packed

• 2 large eggs

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ cup pure maple syrup

• ½ cup chopped pecans

For the Maple Toffee Sauce:

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup unsalted butter

• ¼ cup pure maple syrup

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan.

• Place dates in a bowl, pour boiling water over them, and stir in baking soda. Let sit 10 minutes, then mash lightly.

• In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.

• Mix in flour, baking powder, salt, maple syrup, and soaked dates. Stir until combined.

• Fold in pecans and pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

• While baking, prepare sauce: simmer cream, brown sugar, butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until thickened (5–7 minutes).

• Poke holes in warm pudding and pour half the sauce over the top.

 

• Serve with extra sauce, pecans, and vanilla ice cream.

  

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Notes

For added flavor, toast pecans before adding to batter.

Sauce can be made ahead and reheated before serving.

Best served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

FAQ Section

1. Can I make this pudding in advance?
Yes! Bake the pudding a day ahead, cover it, and refrigerate. Reheat gently in the oven and warm the sauce separately before serving.

2. What can I use instead of dates?
Prunes or figs can work as substitutes, though the texture may vary slightly. Dates are traditional and give the best flavor and moisture.

3. Can I freeze sticky toffee pudding?
Absolutely! Wrap the cooled pudding tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat before serving with fresh sauce.