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A square piece of sticky toffee pudding sits in a pool of glossy toffee sauce, topped with a dollop of cream and a decorative caramel curl, served in a white bowl.
sticky toffee pudding Sticky toffee pudding consisting of a dark sponge cake (with the key ingredient of chopped dates) soaked with sweet toffee sauce.

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Laura Siciliano-Rosen is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City and the co-founder of the website Eat Your World (EYW), an original guide to regional foods and drinks around the globe. Launched...
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sticky toffee pudding, a classic British dessert consisting of a dark, dense sponge cake made with chopped dates that is topped with a sweet toffee sauce; it may also be served with vanilla ice cream or custard. Although its origins are unclear, it was likely invented during the 20th century in the Lake District of northwest England, from where its popularity spread across the country.

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