Sticky Toffee Pudding

Name: Sticky Toffee Pudding
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: 250g dates, pitted and chopped; 1 cup boiling water; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for sauce)

Published: June 15, 2026 | English Cuisine | ⏱ 50 min

Warm sticky toffee pudding drenched in butterscotch sauce with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Sticky Toffee Pudding is the undisputed king of British desserts. A moist, dark sponge cake studded with chopped dates is baked until springy, then drenched in a rich, buttery toffee sauce. Served warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream or a pour of cold custard, it's a comfort food masterpiece that will win over anyone who tries it.

Recipe Info

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time30 min

Total Time50 min

Servings6

DifficultyMedium

CuisineEnglish

Don't skip the baking soda with the dates—it breaks them down to create the pudding's signature moist texture.
The toffee sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated.

Nutrition Information

Calories	520 kcal
Protein	5g
Fat	22g
Saturated Fat	13g
Carbohydrates	80g
Fiber	3g
Sugar	60g
Sodium	380mg

* Nutritional values are approximate and based on per-serving calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dates are essential to authentic sticky toffee pudding, providing moisture and caramel-like flavor. Prunes are the closest substitute if absolutely necessary.

Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.8 (167 votes)

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