Best 10 Authentic Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipes

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Craving a delightful dessert that embodies both classic flavors and comforting warmth? Look no further than the beloved sticky toffee pudding. This timeless British dish has captivated taste buds for generations with its dense, moist texture, rich caramel sauce, and a sprinkling of crunchy toffee bits. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a culinary journey to create an authentic sticky toffee pudding can be a rewarding experience. Indulge in the sweet symphony of flavors as you explore the nuances of this iconic dessert, uncovering the secrets to achieving the perfect balance of sweetness, texture, and that irresistible sticky toffee sauce.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 7 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 stick sweet unsalted butter
1/2 stick sweet unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
6 ounces dates, pitted
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch salt
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon orange zest
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • For the sauce: In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 1/4 cups of the heavy cream, the sugar, corn syrup and butter. Cook, stirring often, until a dark amber color, about 40 minutes. Carefully add the remaining 1 1/4 cups heavy cream. IT WILL BUBBLE UP AND IT IS HOT!
  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease seven 1/2 cup ramekins and set aside.
  • Combine the dates and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan and cook until the dates are softened, about 15 minutes. Puree in a blender and cool. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla, egg, zest and date puree. Stir in the dry ingredients. Divide into the prepared ramekins and bake about 20 minutes. Cool slightly and remove the cakes from the ramekins. Slice the cakes in half horizontally. Rinse out the ramekins. Pour a little toffee sauce in the bottom of the ramekins and top with the bottom layer of the cake. Add more toffee sauce, place the top cake layer on top and cover with more sauce. Heat slightly before serving invert onto plate and yes ...cover with more sauce. Serve with whipped cream.

ENGLISH STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup pitted dates
1 1/4 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup heavy cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10-inch round or square baking dish. Sift the flour and baking powder onto a sheet of waxed paper. Chop the dates fine. Place in a small bowl and add the boiling water and baking soda; set aside. In a bowl of electric mixer beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; beat until blended. Gradually beat in the flour mixture. Add the date mixture to the batter and fold until blended with a rubber spatula. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Bake until pudding is set and firm on top, about 35 minutes. Remove from oven to a wire rack.
  • Toffee Sauce: Combine the butter, heavy cream and brown sugar in a small heavy saucepan; heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil gently over medium low heat until mixture is thickened, about 8 minutes. Preheat broiler. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the sauce over the pudding. Spread evenly on top. Place pudding under the broiler until the topping is bubbly, about 1 minute. Serve immediately spooned into dessert bowls. Drizzle with toffee sauce and top with a spoonful of whipped cream.

THE ULTIMATE STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING



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Rich sticky toffee pudding is the classic British pudding stacked with flavor and a tasty caramel sauce. No wonder it is loved so much.

Provided by Elaine Lemm

Categories     Dessert     Cake

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the Pudding:
225 grams/8 ounces cooking dates (stoned and chopped small)
175 milliliters/6 fluid ounces water (boiling)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
175 grams/6 ounces self-raising flour
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
2 large, fresh eggs (lightly beaten)
85 grams/3 ounces butter (softened, plus extra for greasing)
140 grams/5 ounces demerara sugar
2 tablespoon black treacle
100 milliliters/3 1/2 fluid ounces milk
For the Sauce:
175 grams/6 ounces light muscovado sugar
55 grams/2 ounces butter (cut into pieces)
225 milliliters/8 ounces heavy (double) cream
1 tablespoon black treacle

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 F /160 C / Gas 3.
  • Butter and lightly dust an 8 x 8 x 2 1/2-inch square baking tin with flour.
  • Put the chopped dates into a large glass bowl, cover with boiling water, leave for 20 minutes to swell and soften. Once soft, add the vanilla extract.
  • Sieve the flour and bicarbonate of soda into a large baking bowl.
  • In another baking bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and creamy, don't worry about grains of sugar, they will melt during cooking.
  • Little by little, add the beaten eggs, mixing really well between additions. Add the treacle and beat well.
  • Using a large metal spoon carefully fold in one-third of the flour, then carefully stir in one-third of the milk. Repeat until all the flour and milk is used up.
  • Add the chopped dates (including any liquid in the bowl) and stir gently. The pudding mixture will resemble a thick batter.
  • Pour the mixture into the baking tin and bake in the center of the oven for 45 to 50 minutes until the sponge is raised and firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out.
  • Over medium heat, melt the butter, sugar, and half the cream in a saucepan. Raise the heat slightly and bring to the boil stirring constantly until all the sugar has dissolved.
  • Add the treacle and allow the sauce to bubble for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave to cool for 1 minute then stir in the remaining cream.
  • Place a portion of the cake onto warm individual serving dishes, and drizzle generous amounts of sauce over.
  • Serve with custard or ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 774 kcal, Carbohydrate 110 g, Cholesterol 159 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Sodium 757 mg, Sugar 85 g, Fat 36 g, ServingSize Serves 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING



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Simon Hopkinson is a first-rate pleaser, a chef who was never after recognition but one who wanted to produce terrific food his customers would love. He's best known as the founding chef of Bibendum, the London restaurant started by Terence Conran in 1987 and recognized as one of the restaurants that marked the end of that city's postwar cooking slump. His perfect (and not difficult) sticky toffee pudding is a dessert that according to Hopkinson first appeared on menus in Britain in the late 1960s but in fact has its origins in Canada. Whatever: it's insanely delicious. And it will please you.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     custards and puddings, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons butter; cold, unsalted, cubed (plus more for greasing)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon Demerara sugar
1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 tablespoons butter
1 cup cream
6 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cup cream, plus more for serving, if you like
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Put the dates in a bowl and cover with the 1 cup boiling water to soften, at least 5 minutes. Heat the oven to 350 and grease a deep 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine the 3 tablespoons butter, baking soda, a pinch of salt, Demerara sugar, 1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar, eggs, flour and vanilla extract in a food processor and pulse until just combined. Add the dates and 1/2 cup of the water to the mixture; pulse until nearly smooth (specks of dates should remain visible).
  • Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes, until just firm to the touch. (When the pudding has finished baking, remove from the oven and heat the broiler. Put the rack about 4 inches from the heat source.)
  • Meanwhile, make the topping. Melt 5 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then slowly add 1 cup cream and 6 tablespoons dark brown sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt, whisking continuously until the mixture bubbles gently and comes together to form a smooth mixture; turn off heat.
  • In another small saucepan over medium heat, make the extra sauce. Melt 3 tablespoons butter, then slowly add 1 ¼ cups cream and 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Repeat the process above.
  • Pour the topping (careful not to use the extra sauce) over the cooked pudding and place the whole thing in the broiler until it bubbles and looks sticky, 1 or 2 minutes (watch it closely). To serve, spoon into bowls and cover with the extra sauce. If you like, add a dollop of whipped cream.

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING



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In England, many desserts-such as this date-flecked cake soaked with a buttery, toffee-filled, gooey sauce-are called puddings.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
8 ounces pitted dates, finely chopped
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Toffee Sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-inch round cake pan; set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine dates and 1/2 cup boiling water; set aside to soften, at least 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt to combine; set aside.
  • With an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add date mixture, flour mixture, and vanilla; mix just until moistened.
  • Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare toffee sauce.
  • Remove cake from oven; cool in pan 5 minutes. To ensure it will come out easily later, carefully invert hot cake then return it, right side up, to pan. Using a toothpick, poke holes all over cake. Pour about 1 cup warm sauce over cake; let absorb at least 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 g, Fat 37 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g

ULTIMATE STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING



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One of our most requested recipes - puddings don't get any better than this

Provided by Angela Nilsen

Categories     Buffet, Dessert, Dinner, Supper, Treat

Time 1h25m

Yield Makes 7 little puddings

Number Of Ingredients 15

225g whole medjool dates
175ml boiling water
1 tsp vanilla extract
175g self-raising flour, plus extra for greasing
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 eggs
85g butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
140g demerara sugar
2 tbsp black treacle
100ml milk
cream or custard to serve (optional)
175g light muscovado sugar
50g butter, cut into pieces
225ml double cream
1 tbsp black treacle

Steps:

  • Stone and chop 225g medjool dates quite small, put them in a bowl, then pour over 175ml boiling water.
  • Leave for about 30 mins until cool and well-soaked, then mash a bit with a fork. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  • Butter and flour seven mini pudding tins (each about 200ml/7fl oz) and sit them on a baking sheet. Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4.
  • While the dates are soaking, make the puddings. Mix 175g self-raising flour and 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda together and beat the 2 eggs in a separate bowl.
  • Beat 85g softened butter and 140g demerara sugar together in a large bowl for a few mins until slightly creamy (the mixture will be grainy from the sugar). Add the eggs a little at a time, beating well between additions.
  • Beat in 2 tbsp black treacle then, using a large metal spoon, gently fold in one-third of the flour and bicarbonate of soda mix, then half of the 100ml milk, being careful not to overbeat. Repeat until all the flour mix and all the milk is used.
  • Stir the soaked dates into the pudding batter. The mix may look a little curdled at this point and will be like a soft, thick batter.
  • Spoon it evenly between the tins and bake for 20-25 mins, until risen and firm.
  • Meanwhile, put the 175g light muscovado sugar and 50g butter pieces for the sauce in a medium saucepan with half the 225ml double cream.
  • Bring to the boil over a medium heat, stirring all the time, until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  • Stir in 1 tbsp black treacle, turn up the heat slightly and let the mixture bubble away for 2-3 mins until it is a rich toffee colour, stirring occasionally to make sure it doesn't burn. Take the pan off the heat and beat in the rest of the double cream.
  • Remove the puddings from the oven. Leave in the tins for a few mins, then loosen them well from the sides of the tins with a small palette knife before turning them out.
  • You can serve them now with the sauce drizzled over, but they'll be even stickier if left for a day or two coated in the sauce. To do this, pour about half the sauce into one or two ovenproof serving dishes.
  • Sit the upturned puddings on the sauce, then pour the rest of the sauce over them. Cover with a loose tent of foil so that the sauce doesn't smudge (no need to chill).
  • When ready to serve, heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Warm the puddings through, still covered, for 15-20 mins or until the sauce is bubbling. Serve them on their own, or with cream or custard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 92 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 71 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

ENGLISH STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING



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This recipe was given to me by an English coworker, and it is unbelievable! Would make a great dessert for a holiday dinner. It's called a pudding, however, this is a moist cake with a caramel topping (the sticky part). You'll find that the caramel recipe alone is great, and could be used for many different things.

Provided by Mole1338

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup pitted dates
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup cream

Steps:

  • Directions for Pudding:.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Chop the dates as finely as you prefer (if you like chunks in your cake, keep them bigger, but I usually like small small pieces).
  • Boil the water and pour over the dates. Add the baking powder, baking soda, and vanilla extract. Let soak for about 5 minutes or so.
  • While the dates soak, cream the softened butter and sugar with a mixer (paddle attachment helps).
  • Add the egg and beat until combined and smooth. Add the flour.
  • Stir in soaked date mixture and mix until combined.
  • Place into 8 x 8 (or something similar) greased baking tray and bake for 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees. Toothpick or knife should come out clean when done. Be sure to check at 30 minutes, since oven times may vary.
  • Directions for sauce:.
  • Melt butter in saucepan.
  • Add brown sugar and cream, bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 2-3 mins until texture is slightly fudgy and velvety.
  • Serve cake warm with warm sauce. We add the cooled sauce to the top of the cake and warm in microwave for 20 seconds, then top with a dollop of whipped cream or cool whip.
  • The more sauce you use, the stickier the wicket!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 78, Sodium 255.1, Carbohydrate 63.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 48.9, Protein 3.3

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING



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This is a delicious and super sweet sticky pudding. Serve with whipped cream.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     World Cuisine     European     UK and Ireland     English

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 ½ cups finely chopped, pitted dates
1 ¼ cups hot brewed tea
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee granules
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon white sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¾ cup golden syrup
1 tablespoon golden syrup
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine dates and tea in a bowl and soak for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
  • Cream 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Sift in flour and baking powder and fold into the mixture.
  • Add baking soda, vanilla, and espresso granules to the date-tea mixture. Add mixture to the batter and stir to produce a loose, soft, dropping consistency. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • When pudding is almost finished baking, combine 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon golden syrup, and butter for the sauce in a heavy saucepan over low heat until melted. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Gradually stir in cream and vanilla. Return to the heat and stir until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove pudding from the oven. Spoon a little sauce onto each serving plate. Place a portion of pudding on top, then pour over more sauce. Serve remaining sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 846.9 calories, Carbohydrate 129.5 g, Cholesterol 171.5 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 318.7 mg, Sugar 84.4 g

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING



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Make and share this Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (plus more for the pan)
1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chopped pitted dates (about 6 oz.)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon brandy
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
whipped cream (or vanilla ice cream)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 6 cup Bundt pan, or 6 one cup Bundt pan molds.
  • Bring dates and 1 1/4 cups water to boil in a medium heavy saucepan with tall sides. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda (mixture will become foamy). Set aside to cool.
  • Whisk 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat 1/4 cup butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl to blend (mixture will be grainy). Add 1 egg; beat to blend. Add half of flour mixture and half of date mixture; beat to blend. Repeat with remaining 1 egg, flour mixture, and date mixture. Pour batter into pan (molds).
  • Bake until a tester inserted into center of cake comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Invert pudding onto rack. Can be made one day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.
  • Sauce: Bring sugar, cream, and butter to a boil in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue to boil, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in brandy and vanilla. Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm gently before using.
  • Cut cake into wedges. Serve warm with sauce and whipped (or ice) cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754.2, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 129.8, Sodium 512, Carbohydrate 130.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 101.3, Protein 6.8

EASY STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING



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My easy recipe for sticky toffee pudding is quick and so tasty! I just used the ingredients that I had in my fridge and cupboards, without going to the effort of going down the shops to get any special ingredients! Best served straight from the oven with vanilla ice cream on the side.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     English Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup hot black tea
¾ cup raisins
1 tablespoon milk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 ⅓ cups self-rising flour
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons margarine
2 tablespoons golden syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
  • Combine hot black tea and raisins in a bowl; let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Drain raisins and transfer to a food processor. Add milk and blend to combine.
  • Beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl. Whisk in eggs. Add flour, vanilla, and cinnamon; mix to combine. Stir in blended raisins and baking soda, then pour into the prepared dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted near the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • While the pudding is cooking, combine brown sugar, margarine, and golden syrup for topping in a nonstick saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until the sauce brims over with foamy bubbles. Turn off the heat, but continue to stir until the bubbles go down.
  • Remove the pudding from the oven. Pour the toffee topping over the warm pudding to ensure even spreading. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.8 calories, Carbohydrate 80.3 g, Cholesterol 92.7 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 616.9 mg, Sugar 51.8 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure to use dark brown sugar for a rich, molasses flavor.
  • If you don't have self-rising flour, you can use all-purpose flour and add 2 teaspoons of baking powder.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough pudding.
  • Bake the pudding until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the pudding to cool slightly before serving.
  • Serve the pudding with a dollop of whipped cream or custard.

Conclusion:

Sticky toffee pudding is an easy-to-make yet impressive dessert, perfect for any occasion. Its combination of moist, flavorful sponge cake, sticky toffee sauce, and whipped cream or custard makes it a surefire hit with family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create this classic British dessert!

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