Traditional English Sticky Toffee Pudding

Hi Bold Bakers! My Traditional English Sticky Toffee Pudding is a lot like an English favorite, Steamed Sticky Toffee Pudding, but instead of steaming the cake in a pudding basin, these delicious, caramelly toffee puddings are baked in a cupcake tin! Already have an account? Even though these individual toffee puddings aren’t steamed, they’re still just as moist as the more traditional puddings because of the cooked dates added to the recipe. The dates don’t only add moisture, but they give a lovely, extra vanilla-y flavor to the caramel cake. I love to serve these little cakes with my Signature Salted Caramel Sauce, which absorbs so wonderfully! This recipe makes the perfect serving size, but I don’t think anyone would hold back from getting seconds!

What Is English Sticky Toffee Pudding?

This pudding is like a traditional steamed toffee pudding. It’s a delicious, caramelly, dense, sweet cake—but instead of steaming the pudding (which requires a little more equipment), these are baked in a cupcake tin. To make sure the cakes are just as moist as the traditional steamed pudding, a paste made with cooked dates is added.

What You Need To Make English Sticky Toffee Pudding

Measuring cups and spoons 12-cup cupcake tray Saucepan Food processor or immersion blender Mixing bowls

How To Make English Sticky Toffee Pudding

I love this recipe because of its simplicity! It has all the deliciousness of a traditional sticky toffee pudding, but without the hassle of finding the equipment to steam! Here is how you make English sticky toffee pudding (and don’t forget to get the full recipe with measurements, on the page down below):

Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making English Sticky Toffee Pudding

Always double-check to make sure the pits are removed from the dates. Even if you buy pitted dates, one can sneak through and you don’t want that! Serve with my Signature Salted Caramel Sauce. Make it in bulk because it keeps for months in the fridge! These little puddings freeze wonderfully for up to 4 weeks! Make the puddings the day before you wish to serve them. As they sit overnight, the flavor just gets better. Brown sugar is an important ingredient to make sure you get that wonderful caramel flavor. If you don’t have brown sugar on hand, you can make your own with my recipe! Be sure to add the salt! Salt brings out all the fantastic flavors in this pudding!

How Do You Store English Sticky Toffee Pudding?

English Sticky Toffee Pudding can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. These puddings also freeze very well for up to 4 weeks!