Sticky Toffee Pudding (Date Dessert)

Name: Sticky Toffee Pudding (Date Dessert)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 175 g pitted dates (finely chopped); 200 ml boiling water; 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda; 85 g unsalted butter (softened); 140 g light brown sugar; 2 medium free range eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 175 g self-raising flour; Pinch of salt; 100 g light brown sugar; 100 g unsalted butter; 200 ml double cream; 1 tbsp black treacle (or golden syrup for a milder flavour)

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:35min

Sticky Toffee Pudding is a beloved British dessert featuring a moist date sponge soaked in rich toffee sauce. Served warm with cream or ice cream, it delivers a deep caramel flavour and irresistibly soft texture.

Updated at: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:05:21 GMT