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12 delectable sticky date pudding recipes

Cake, puddings, tray-bake, doughnuts - we have all the variations. - by Eunice Oh
  • 17 May 2022

A soft, moist sponge drizzled in a sweet and rich butterscotch sauce. It doesn't get much better than that.

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A classic recipe you need to add to your repertoire. The humble sticky date pudding has been enjoyed by Aussies for years. If you haven't tried making the dessert before, it's surprisingly simple, all you need are basic pantry staples and the star ingredient, pitted dates.

We've covered all variations of the classic pud, from whole cakes, individual puddings, a tray-bake and even doughnuts. Here are BHG's top 12 best sticky date puddings to whip up in your kitchen.

1. Sticky date pudding

Sticky date pudding

A little slice of heaven. A small square of this sticky toffee pudding, drizzled with butterscotch sauce is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

2. Sticky date cake with butterscotch sauce

Sticky date cake with butterscotch sauce

So rich, so delish. Just boil, mix and bake your way to this classic cake, then pour over your homemade topping.

3. Sticky date cake with cream cheese frosting

Sticky date cake with cream cheese frosting

Brown sugar adds a rich caramel flavour to the creamy frosting. Scattered with pistachios and served with roasted pears, this cake is perfect for autumn.

4. Individual sticky date puddings with coffee toffee sauce

Individual sticky date puddings with coffee toffee sauce

Now that you've mastered how to make a sticky date cake with butterscotch sauce. You can use the same recipe to make individual sticky date puddings.

5. Sticky date pudding cake with tea-spiked caramel sauce

Sticky date pudding cake with tea-spiked caramel sauce

With tea infused into both the slice and the sauce, this bake is set to become your latest and greatest party piece.

6. Caramilk sticky date pudding

Caramilk sticky date pudding

Adding chunks of Caramilk to the batter will give you oozy yum as you dig into this sensational pud, while the sugar-and-spice nuts add seasonal crunch. So good!

7. Sticky date pudding doughnuts

Sticky date pudding doughnuts

Is there a better way to enjoy individual sticky date puddings than in a ramekin? Yes, there sure is – by using a doughnut tin!

8. Sticky date puddings with butterscotch sauce

Sticky date puddings with butterscotch sauce

Individual portions add a little sophisticated touch to this comfort-food classic. Add a drizzle of sauce and voila! Dessert is served.

9. Sticky date and pear tray bake with butterscotch sauce

Sticky date and pear tray bake with butterscotch sauce

How do you top a sticky date pudding? You combine it with a pear cake and slather the whole lot with a gooey homemade butterscotch sauce. This beauty will become your most in-demand dessert in no time. 

10. Self-saucing sticky date and banana pudding

Self-saucing sticky date and banana pudding

Who knew you could make a sticky date pudding in a slower cooker. Looking for more slow cooker recipes? Click here

11. Cheat's sticky mocha pudding

Cheat's sticky mocha pudding

Don't say you don't have time to make dessert! Most of this one is already in your pantry – and it's easy enough for anyone in the family to whip up!

12. Spiced date and whisky cakes

Spiced date and whisky cakes

It's the perfect after dinner dessert. Trust us when we say you won’t mind using a few drams of precious single malt in these wee sweet morsels.

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