Description
The iconic British dessert—reimagined plant‑based. Tender, date‑speckled sponge cakes are drenched in a lush coconut‑toffee sauce. Baked in individual ramekins for elegant serving and maximum soakability.
Ingredients
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For the Puddings
- 4 oz pitted Medjool dates (10-12 large; chopped)
- 1/4 cup boiling water (to soften dates)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 4 tbsp vegan margarine (softened (1/2 stick))
- 1/2 cup vegan granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup applesauce (unsweetened; acts as binder)
For the Toffee Sauce
- 1/2 cup vegan margarine
- 1/2 cup full‑fat coconut milk (canned; shake well)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
Instructions
- Prep & Soak: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour 6 ramekins; set on a baking sheet. Pour boiling water over chopped dates; soak 10 minutes.
- Date Paste: Blend soaked dates with their liquid until nearly smooth (a few small specks are fine). Stir in vanilla; let cool slightly.
- Dry Mix: Whisk flour, baking powder, and sea salt together until evenly combined.
- Batter: Beat vegan margarine and sugar until light, 1–2 minutes. Mix in applesauce. Fold in dry mix and date paste in three additions, beginning and ending with flour. Do not overmix.
- Bake: Divide batter among ramekins. Bake 20–25 minutes until tops spring back or a knife tests clean. Cool 10 minutes on a rack.
- Coconut Toffee: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine vegan margarine, coconut milk, and brown sugar. Stir constantly until smooth and sugar dissolves; do not boil vigorously to prevent curdling.
- Soak & Serve: Loosen edges with a knife; invert puddings onto plates. Spoon warm toffee sauce generously over each, turning to coat. Let soak 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use Medjool dates for best sweetness and sticky texture. If using a muffin tin, reduce bake time by 5–7 minutes. Sauce can be reheated gently; avoid boiling. Excellent with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 38
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 54
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
