The best vegan sticky toffee pudding recipe (2024)

Vegan, quick & easy.

Ever wondered how to make a moist, sweet and extremely luxurioussticky toffee pudding…well now you can!

Sticky toffee pudding has been one of my favouritedesserts since I was young and still is to this day.

The light and chewy sponge cake, topped off with a toffee glaze and drizzle, served with creamy ice-cream….just divine!!The best vegan sticky toffee pudding recipe (1)

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This pudding is absolutely scrumptious.

Tuck into a classic British dessert..the vegan way!

The sponge is rich, moist and chewy, with the toffee sauce drizzle which soaks into the sponge creating a super sticky, gooey, irresistible and comforting treat.The best vegan sticky toffee pudding recipe (3)The best vegan sticky toffee pudding recipe (4)The best vegan sticky toffee pudding recipe (5)

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I used the sponge setting to help me make this scrumptious sponge cake! It cooked the sponge beautifully, giving it a gorgeous golden colour!

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This cake looks absolutely stunning, tastes exquisite and is perfect for sharing, especially during the holidays/Christmas. Enjoy it warm or cold, with custard, dairy-free cream or ice-cream!

As it’s jam-packed full of moorish, sticky toffee, you’ll want another slice…I’m sure!

Preparation-25 minutes

Baking time- 28-30 minutes

Serves- 12

Level- Easy

Ingredients for the sponge

-480ml of almond milk (I use unsweetened)

-2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar

-425g of self-raising flour

-440g of golden caster sugar

-1 teaspoon of baking powder

-1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda

-2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon

-1 teaspoon of ground ginger

-150g of pitted dates (soaked and drained)

-40g of black treacle

-120g of coconut oil (melted)

Ingredients for the toffee sauce

-180g of golden caster sugar

-65g of coconut milk (cream only)

-60ml of dairy-free milk (I use almond milk)

To make the sponge

Step 1- Preheat your oven to 180 degrees c and line a 24×24 square tin with grease-proof paper.

Step 2- De-stone the dates and place them in a bowl of hot water and allow to soak for 20 minutes.

Once soaked, drain them, then pop them into a food processor/blender and whizz up until mushy/soft.

Step 3- In a bowl, combine the almond milk with the apple cider vinegar and whisk until fully combined.

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Step 4- In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, ground cinnamon and ground ginger.

Mix well to combine.

Step 5- Add the melted coconut oil into the ‘buttermilk’ and whisk to combine.

Step 6- Add the wet ingredients and black treacle into the dry ingredients and mix.The best vegan sticky toffee pudding recipe (8)

Step 7- Fold in the dates.

Step 8- Pour the batter into the lined tin.

Make sure to tap the tins on the worktop to remove any air bubbles.

Step 9- Pop the sponge into the centre of the preheated oven and bake for around 28-30 minutes.

You will know it’sdone when you put a knife or skewer in and it comes out clean and it is springy to the touch.

To make the toffee sauce

Step 1- Place the sugar into a large pan over low/medium heat, stirring continuously until it begins to dissolve, then turn off the heat.

This will take around 10-15 minutes.

Step 2- When it’s golden and liquid, add in the coconut cream and stir vigorously.

It will steam and bubble but keep stirring.

Step 3- Once the toffee cools down, pour in the dairy-free milk, stir until everything is dissolved.

Step 4- Place the pan back onto a low/medium heat bring it back to the boil.

It will begin to bubble, just keep stirring.

Stir for around 1-2 minutes.

Step 5- Turn the heat off and pour into a heatproof bowl. Then, when cool pop into the fridge.

I like to allow my toffee to set overnight.

It turns into a thick and glossy sweet toffee sauce.

Drizzle over the sponge and enjoy.

You can store the toffee sauce in a jar in the fridge. It will last up to a week.

Store the sponge in a sealed containerin the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

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FAQs

Why baking soda in sticky toffee pudding? ›

Adding bicarbonate of soda to the pud helps it rise. It also helps break down the dates and disperse them through the mixture so they don't sink to the bottom.

Why can't you reheat sticky toffee pudding? ›

Unfortunately though these type of self-saucing puddings do not reheat very well as the sauce tends to thicken and be absorbed by the sponge as the pudding cools. So when you reheat the pudding it will have a sticky base but with very little sauce.

Can you use prunes instead of dates in sticky toffee pudding? ›

This recipe takes all the best parts from a traditional sticky toffee pudding but uses prunes instead of dates. The result is a dense and rich warm cake smothered in an alternative but still rich toffee sauce.

Is Sticky date pudding the same as Sticky Toffee? ›

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.

How do you keep toffee from getting chewy? ›

Low and slow. Simmering the syrup for English toffee to the requisite 300°F temperature can (and should) be a slow process — up to 20 minutes or so. Don't hurry this gradual transformation; syrup that doesn't reach 300°F, or close to it, will make candy with timid flavor and chewy (not crunchy) texture.

What does baking soda do to toffee? ›

That means having the baking soda and vanilla extract at your side so when the toffee reaches the soft crack stage (285 degrees F) (140 degrees C) you can immediately stir these two ingredients into the toffee (vanilla extract adds flavor, while the baking soda helps with browning and gives the toffee a lighter texture ...

Can I eat sticky toffee pudding 2 days out of date? ›

Yes! To get the best shelf life we recommend refrigerating the puddings upon arrival to extend shelf life The dessert is shelf stable for approximately two weeks.

Is it OK to freeze sticky toffee pudding? ›

If you don't want to eat the puddings all at once, freeze a few in an ovenproof dish with some of the sauce.

What is the difference between figgy pudding and 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.

Are Medjool dates the same as prunes? ›

Are dates and prunes the same? Although they may look similar and are both dried, dates and prunes are totally different fruits. In fact, prunes are actually dried plums (but not all plums can become prunes), and they originate in Asia. In comparison to dates, they're a lot darker in colour and stickier in texture.

What tastes better prunes or dates? ›

Dates have a sweeter taste than prunes.

Its flavor ranges from caramel-like to buttery sweetness. Prunes' taste, on the other hand, has a subtle sugary (with a slight hint of acidity) flavor that can be compared to brown sugar or molasses.

Why might a recipe for homemade cooked pudding include baking soda? ›

The baking powder in the recipe is there to give the pudding a little lift. Bicarboante of soda will also act as a leavening agent if there are acidic ingredients in the mixture (in this case the green apple) and will act more quickly than the baking powder.

What does baking soda do in desserts? ›

Baking soda and baking powder are both leaveners made from a chemical called sodium bicarbonate. When sodium bicarbonate is combined with an acid, it produces a gas (carbon dioxide, C02, the same gas we exhale when we're breathing) that lifts cakes, cookies or other baked goodies while they're in the oven.

Why is my sticky toffee pudding dense? ›

Overmixing can result in a dense and tough pudding due to overdeveloped gluten. Mix until just combined. Baking Time - Keep a close eye on the baking time. Overbaking can lead to a dry cake, so use a toothpick to check for doneness.

What does baking soda do to pastry? ›

When baking soda is combined with acid, CO2 gas bubbles are released, creating the “airy” effect in batter and dough. Furthermore, once the dough or batter starts to bake, the carbon dioxide will begin to filter through the dough and expand air that is trapped inside.

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