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Sticky toffee pudding · warm date sponge
A soft date sponge with buttery brown-sugar sauce soaking into every warm slice. A rich British pudding that needs little more than a spoon.
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A NOTE FROM THE KITCHEN
Soften the dates before mixing the sponge.
Use soft pitted dates and an 8-inch / 20 cm square baking dish at least 2 inches deep. The recipe includes a separate toffee sauce. Vanilla ice cream or cream is an optional purchased accompaniment, not part of the preparation time.
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BEHIND THE DISH · Britain
Sticky toffee pudding · warm date spongeBeyond the plate.
A warm date sponge and a generous toffee sauce make this pudding feel richer than its simple shape suggests.
ORIGINS & EVOLUTION
A modern British pudding favorite.
Sticky toffee pudding is known for its moist sponge and sweet, buttery sauce. Dates are a familiar part of the batter, though recipes differ in soaking liquid and presentation.
CULTURAL CONTEXT
Sauce is part of the dish.
Some sauce soaks into the warm sponge while the rest is served around it. Ice cream, cream, or custard can offer a cool or creamy contrast to the caramel-like sweetness.
AT THE TABLE
One baking dish, easy portions.
Our version uses a square dish rather than individual molds. The dates soften in hot water before mixing, and the sauce is cooked separately so each serving can receive a warm spoonful.
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