Easy Gluten Free Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe (2024)

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When it comes to the ultimate treat dessert it doesn't get much better than a Gluten Free Sticky Toffee Pudding.

The sweet sponge is drowned in lashings of toffee sauce to make just the most indulgent treat ever. And it's completely gluten free and coeliac-safe!

Whenever I go out for dinner I always find dessert the hardest thing and watching others get stuck into a sticky toffee pudding cake was always soul-destroying.

But now I've created a gluten free version of this classic pud which looks better than anything I've seen others eat in a restaurant!

The cake is made with dates giving it a rich flavour and sticky texture and the thick toffee sauce is so amazing I want to bathe in it.

If you want a gluten free pudding recipe which will be a real crowdpleaser than this is definitely it.

I always feed this to my family and they absolutely love it - none of them are gluten free but they say they wouldn't know the difference!

It's a great dessert for Christmas or when you've got a special occasion and want to create a treat for a crowd of people.

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What's the difference between sticky toffee and sticky date pudding?

Did you know that sticky toffee pudding and sticky date pudding are actually the same thing?

Sticky toffee pudding is a rich and sticky dessert with a thick toffee sauce on top - and is usually made with chopped dates.

However in Australia and New Zealand it's more commonly known as sticky date pudding.

So whichever one you're searching for, you've definitely come to the right place!

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Sticky Toffee Pudding Ingredients

There's a full printable recipe card below with the full ingredients and method, but here are the main bits you'll need for the shopping list.

  • Medjool Dates: The key part of this recipe involves boiling the chopped dates with water to make a delicious toffee base for your cake. Don't worry if you don't like dates - if you chop them super fine you'll never know they're there! But they're so important for creating the texture in this sticky cake.
  • Unsalted Butter: If you wanted to make this cake dairy free, you could use a dairy free alternative instead of butter.
  • Sugar: I use a mixture of dark brown sugar and caster sugar in this recipe - both for the sauce and the cake. The dark brown gives this a deep toffee flavour. Light brown sugar would work too but might be slightly less richer in flavour.
  • Eggs: I've not tried this with an egg substitute so not sure how it would work. The eggs are used to bind the cake together so unfortunately the recipe is not vegan.
  • Self-raising gluten free flour: I use the FREEE self raising flour but any variety would work. If you only have a plain or All Purpose gluten free flour, add 1 tsp baking powder per 100g of flour.
  • Double Cream: I use this to create the rich sauce do you'd need to find a dairy free alternative if you want to make this recipe dairy free. In the US you'll want a heavy cream for this recipe.

Don't forget the full recipe is below in the recipe card with all the quantities.

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Can I freeze this sticky toffee pudding?

The good news if you're making this in advance is that you can freeze it.

Personally I would freeze the cake before adding the toffee sauce and then freeze them both separately, defrosting thoroughly before heating.

I have also frozen leftovers of this with the sauce and it worked just as well.

Any leftover sauce can be kept in a heatproof glass jar - then to heat it up simply plate in a pan of hot water until it loosens.

To store this pudding you can keep it either in a sealed container at room temperature, or in the fridge.

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My gluten free sticky toffee pudding recipe

This gluten free sticky toffee pudding recipe is a really easy recipe to create for a family gathering.

It feeds 6-8 people, depending on how big a slice you want!

I do find it very rich so I'd say serving 8 would be perfect if you add some ice-cream or custard into the mix.

And if you want a visual reference of how to make this recipe, I've uploaded a video right here to help out!

If youmake this recipe and love it, please do let me know bytagging me on my Instagramor using#theglutenfreeblogger. I love seeing your bakes!

And please do leave a review to let others know you loved it too! It would mean the world to me.

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Yield: 8

Gluten Free Sticky Toffee Pudding

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

This easy gluten free sticky toffee pudding is a really easy dessert which everyone will love. A classic dessert with a rich, warm toffee sauce.

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 200g medjool dates (stones removed)
  • 250ml boiling water
  • 1⁄2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 50g unsalted butter (+ extra for greasing)
  • 100g dark brown sugar
  • 50g caster sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 200g self-raising gluten free flour
  • 1.5 tsp bicarbonate of soda

For the sauce:

  • 200ml double cream
  • 130g unsalted butter
  • 150g dark brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

For the cake:

  1. Finely chop the dates. Add to a saucepan with the boiling water and the vanilla extract. Bring to the boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat. Allow to cool for around 10 minutes before you make the cake batter.
  2. Preheat the oven to 180’C / Fan 160C / Gas Mark 4. Add the butter and sugars to a mixing bowl and beat with an electric whisk for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs then beat again until combined. Sift in the flour and bicarbonate of soda and beat again for another minute. Add the dates and fold in using a spatula until fully combined.
  4. Grease a 30cm x 20cm dish with the extra butter and pour in the batter. Bake in the centre of the oven for 30-35 minutes until the cake starts to come away from the sides of the dish. Set aside to cool slightly while you make the sauce.

For the sauce:

  1. Melt the butter, vanilla essence and sugar in a large pan over a low heat, stirring regularly. Once the sugar has dissolved add the cream, bring to the boil and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Pour the sauce over the warm cake and serve straight away. Can also be served with extra custard or ice-cream too.

Need some more gluten free dessert inspiration?

Want to have a go at some of the other gluten free dessert recipes on the blog once you've made this sticky toffee pudding?

  • Gluten Free Twix Cheesecake
  • Easy Christmas Pudding
  • Gluten Free Jaffa Cake Trifle
  • Key Lime Pie

If you do make this recipe please let me know! I’d love to see your photos using #theglutenfreeblogger,share them inmy Facebook groupor tag me onInstagram.

And if you have any recipe suggestions, please let me know in the comments what you’d like to see next!

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FAQs

Can you buy gluten free sticky toffee pudding? ›

Date & toffee flavoured sponge with a sticky toffee sauce; individual, 12 portions.

What's the difference between sticky date pudding and sticky toffee pudding? ›

Sticky toffee pudding, known as sticky date pudding in Australia and New Zealand, is a British dessert consisting of a moist sponge cake made with finely chopped dates (optional), covered in a toffee sauce and often served with a vanilla custard or vanilla ice-cream.

Why can't you reheat sticky toffee pudding? ›

The sponge is at its best on the day it is made as if the whole sponge is reheated in an oven there is the risk that it can dry out a little. The sponge will also become firmer when it is stored in the fridge.

What goes best with sticky toffee pudding? ›

Top pairings

One of the all-time favourite British desserts sticky toffee pudding is super-sweet so will overwhelm most wines you might think of pairing with it so what should you choose? Your best bet is a sweet fortified wine like tawny port, sherry or Madeira, a beer (believe it or not!) or a whisky liqueur.

Is there such a thing as gluten-free pudding? ›

Pudding is naturally gluten-free, and eggless, and one can easily make it into vegan chocolate pudding. Of course, you could just use a box of store-bought pudding such as Jello Chocolate Pudding Mix. Which is indeed gluten-free in case you did not know.

What country is sticky toffee pudding from? ›

Is figgy pudding the same as sticky toffee pudding? ›

Like the Christmas pudding and figgy puddings before it, the sticky toffee pudding is usually steamed for maximum moisture. Instead of figs, however, very finely chopped dates are added to the cake, which gets covered in a toffee sauce.

What is another name for sticky toffee pudding? ›

Sticky Date Pudding – you're my favourite and always will be. Also known as Sticky Toffee Pudding, the simple trick that makes all the difference is to pour some Butterscotch Sauce over the warm cake when it comes out of the oven.

Do the Irish eat sticky toffee pudding? ›

A taste of Sticky Toffee Pudding

The Irish love to eat it as a dessert or snack, accompanied by vanilla ice cream (for a touch of freshness!). You'll find them in most local restaurants serving Irish cuisine, but you can also find them in pastry shops.

Why can't you freeze sticky toffee pudding? ›

You could freeze leftover portions of the pudding in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Freeze the sauce in a separate airtight container. Thaw the sponge and sauce overnight in the fridge. Reheat the sponge in the microwave and reheat the sauce in a saucepan over a low heat, stiring occasionally.

Can I use molasses instead of black treacle in sticky toffee pudding? ›

Regular molasses can be used as a substitute for treacle, but blackstrap molasses can be very bitter and is not always a good substitute. It depends on your personal taste, as if you like the bitterness then you could use the blackstrap molasses.

What are the ingredients in Tesco sticky toffee pudding? ›

INGREDIENTS: Water, Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Chopped Date (15%), Sugar, Partially Inverted Refiners Syrup, Pasteurised Egg, Dark Brown Soft Sugar, Butter (Milk), Whipping Cream (Milk), Black Treacle, Palm Oil, Emulsifiers (Polyglycerol Esters of Fatty Acids, Mono- and ...

What is sticky toffee pudding cake made of? ›

The cake is a delicious and extra, extra moist brown sugar date cake that is poked with many holes after it's bake. Then it is filed with a buttery brown sugar toffee sauce and frosted with vanilla cream cheese frosting and a toffee sauce swirl.

What are the allergens in sticky toffee pudding? ›

Yes, sticky toffee pudding usually contains multiple allergens. These are Eggs, Milk (via both cream and butter) and wheat flour (a Cereal containing Gluten).

What's the difference between sticky toffee and caramel? ›

Toffee vs Caramel

The difference between toffee and caramel is that caramel is made with white granulated sugar and cooked to 340 degrees Fahrenheit, whereas toffee is made with butter and brown sugar and cooked to 295 - 309 degrees Fahrenheit.

Do Americans have sticky toffee pudding? ›

These desserts are an updated approach to the great tradition of British hot puddings, brought to America for you to share.

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