Why has my sticky toffee pudding sunk?

Why has my sticky toffee pudding sunk?

The temperature of the oven is too high causing the cake to rise too rapidly. Opening the door to check on the cakes before the batter is set can cause the cake to sink, as can closing the oven door too sharply in the early stages of baking. Placing the baked cakes to cool in a drafty place.

Can you eat sticky toffee pudding cold?

It shouldn't be eaten piping hot, but warm; once the sponge has been topped with a glaze of the sauce, and had its 30 minute waiting time, it will be at optimum temperature. And cold – should you have any leftovers – a slab of it cut from the dish tastes like the most magnificent sticky gingerbread.

How long can you keep sticky toffee pudding?

For leftovers we recommend storing the sponge and sauce separately in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cover the sponge tightly with clingfilm (plastic wrap) and put the sauce in an airtight container.

Where did sticky toffee pudding come from?

Origins. Francis Coulson and Robert Lee developed and served sticky toffee pudding at his Sharrow Bay Country House Hotel in the Lake District, north west England, in the 1970s. Food critic Simon Hopkinson claimed that Coulson told him he got the recipe from a Patricia Martin of Claughton in Lancashire.

Is sticky toffee pudding Scottish?

Traditional Scottish Recipes – Sticky Toffee Pudding. This is a popular dessert in Scotland amongst people who have a sweet tooth and don't mind a few extra calories. Method: Cream together the margarine and sugar.

What is toffee made of?

Toffee is a confection made by caramelizing sugar or molasses (creating inverted sugar) along with butter, and occasionally flour. The mixture is heated until its temperature reaches the hard crack stage of 149 to 154 °C (300 to 310 °F). While being prepared, toffee is sometimes mixed with nuts or raisins.

How do you reheat sticky date pudding?

Sticky date pudding will last for up to five days in the fridge, or one month in the freezer. To reheat individual serves, simply cook for 30-seconds in the microwave or add to a 160°C oven for 10 minutes.

Why do you soak dates in baking soda?

Every recipe I've ever seen calls for 1 tsp of baking soda. The only thing I can figure is that baking soda is mildly alkaline and dates have tannin and are astringent; the baking soda neutralizes the astringency and removes or lessens the tannin bitterness.

How do you make bread pudding from scratch?

To make 1 cup of heavy cream, mix 2/3 cup of whole milk with 1/3 cup melted butter. Really, it is that simple. As an alternative, if you don't have milk on hand, you can also use 1/6 cup butter and 7/8 cup half-and-half. There are also a number of other substitutes for heavy cream if the rich stuff isn't your thing.

How do you use dried up dates?

Preparation. Eat dates as a sweet snack, or chop them up and scatter them onto cereal in place of sugar or honey. Chopped up they can also be added to cakes, biscuits and desserts. They're delicious served with cheese or as an after dinner treat, stuffed with a whole almond and rolled in icing sugar.

Can you freeze toffee?

Homemade English Toffee. Note: Toffee freezes incredibly well. If you want, you can make a batch, break it up and then store it in an airtight container in the freezer for some winter munching, or give it away as a perfect gift for the holidays!

How do you bake with dates?

Try date sugar in a rub for pork or chicken, where its caramel flavor can really shine with just a small amount; bake it in simple cookies, where you can really taste its nuances and take advantage of the additional fiber; or use date sugar as a topping for muffins or your morning oatmeal, or to add caramel coloring to

How do you make custard from scratch?

Use black treacle as a sweetener in cakes, breads, toffee, biscuits, sauces, casseroles and Christmas pudding; it can also be used to glaze and marinate meat. Alternatively, dissolve it in warm water or milk to make a drink.