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Sticky Toffee Pudding — traditional dish from Lake District, United Kingdom
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪7gProtein
🌾90gCarbs
🥑26gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Also served in

London

Sticky Toffee Pudding

How to order / say it
Say it Sticky Toffee Pudding — [Stik-ee Toh-fee Pud-ing]
Order I'd like the sticky toffee pudding, please.
Say locally

A moist sponge cake with finely chopped dates, covered in a toffee sauce.

Why try it?

It's a quintessential British dessert that embodies the indulgent and comforting side of English cuisine, a treat often found in Oxford's cozy cafes and traditional pubs.

How it tastes

Sweet and sticky with a rich, luscious toffee sauce that glazes the soft, date-filled sponge. Warm and deeply satisfying, often served with cream or ice cream to balance the sweetness.

Origin & History — first documented: 1970

This modern classic emerged in British kitchens in the mid-20th century, quickly becoming a family favorite. The use of dates adds moisture and richness, while the toffee sauce provides the dessert’s signature sweetness.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 200 g dates
  • 🌾 150 g flour
  • 🥛 100 g butter
  • 🍯 200 g sugar
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 🥛 120 ml light cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

  1. 1 Soak dates in boiling water with baking soda for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Cream butter and sugar, then gradually add eggs and flour.
  3. 3 Stir in soaked dates and vanilla; pour into a greased dish.
  4. 4 Bake at 180°C (360°F) for 35 minutes; pour toffee sauce over.

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