Alternative names | Sticky date pudding |
---|---|
Type | Pudding |
Course | Dessert |
Place of origin | United Kingdom |
Region or state | Northern England, Cumbria |
Main ingredients | Sponge cake, dates, toffee |
Sticky toffee pudding, known as sticky date pudding in Australia[1] and New Zealand, is a British[2] 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.[3] It is considered a British classic by various culinary experts.[4]