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Gluten-Free Sticky Toffee Pudding is a rich and festive treat. it is traditionally eaten around the holiday season. Add this decadent dessert to your family table. Learn how to make a rich and festive gluten-free sticky toffee pudding, a traditional holiday dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends. Furthermore, this moist cake topped with warm ooey gooey toffee sauce will be the highlight of your holiday table. Why not start a new family tradition and enjoy this for Thanksgiving or Christmas?Gluten-Free Sticky Toffee Pudding. A pudding with sticky toffee sauce on top. In front of two small pine trees, a gift, and a small pitcher of toffee sauce.

Gluten-Free Sticky Toffee Pudding

Are you ready to elevate your holiday dessert game with a decadent treat that won’t disappoint? Look no further than a mouthwatering gluten-free sticky toffee pudding that will steal the show at your table. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the process of creating this indulgent dessert step by step: from understanding the key ingredients to preparing the moist cake, making the irresistible toffee sauce, and finally assembling the perfect plate. In this case, get ready to impress your loved ones and treat yourself to a truly delicious homemade delight!

Understanding the Ingredients

To start off the process of creating the perfect gluten-free sticky toffee pudding, it’s essential to first understand the key ingredients that will come together to make this dessert a standout hit. From the rich Medjool dates that provide sweetness and moisture to the warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg that add depth of flavor, each component plays a crucial role in the overall taste and texture of the pudding. By familiarizing yourself with these ingredients and how they interact with one another, you’ll be better equipped to create a truly decadent and delicious dessert that will leave everyone craving more.

Preparing Gluten-Free Sticky Toffee Pudding

Consequently, once you have the perfect blend of ingredients for the cake, the next step is to prepare the moist cake batter. First and foremost, chop the dates up and place in hot Earl Grey Tea. Nonetheless, soak the dates for 15 minutes. Combine the nut milk with the date mixture. Start by creaming together the ccoconut oil, coconut sugar, sorghum syrup until light and fluffy.

Then, gradually add in the beaten eggs, one at a time, ensuring each one is fully incorporated before adding the next. Next, gently fold in the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix, as this could result in a dense texture. The final touch is to stir in the chopped Medjool dates, which will infuse the cake with a rich, caramel-like sweetness. With the batter ready, you’re one step closer to indulging in a decadent gluten-free sticky toffee pudding that will have everyone clamoring for seconds.

Not to mention, this luscious and indulgent cake batter sets the stage for the pièce de résistance: making the ooey gooey toffee sauce that will take your dessert to the next level.

Making the Ooey Gooey Toffee Sauce

To create the irresistible ooey gooey toffee sauce, start by melting the coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Once the coconut oil is melted, stir in the coconut sugar and sorghum allow it to dissolve completely, creating a rich caramel base. Next, add the unsweetened coconut milk and a pinch of salt, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

Finally, remove the sauce from the heat and stir in a splash of vanilla extract for a touch of extra decadence. With the toffee sauce ready to go, you’re just moments away from assembling and serving the perfect plate of gluten-free sticky toffee pudding that will have your guests coming back for more.

Assembling and Serving the Perfect Plate

Thus, to assemble and serve the perfect plate of gluten-free sticky toffee pudding, start by placing a generous portion of the warm, moist cake on a dessert plate. Therfore, drizzle the luscious toffee sauce generously over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides for maximum indulgence. If you want to elevate the presentation, you can top it off with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream.

The combination of the tender cake, rich toffee sauce, and cool, creamy accompaniment creates a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that is sure to delight your taste buds. With each decadent bite, savor the sweet and savory notes, the soft and gooey textures, and the overall luxurious experience that gluten-free sticky toffee pudding has to offer. Get ready to impress your guests and leave them craving more of this delectable dessert that strikes the perfect balance between sweet indulgence and wholesome goodness.

In Summary,

In conclusion, the indulgence of a gluten-free sticky toffee pudding awaits you this holiday season. Moreover, understanding the key ingredients to assembling the perfect plate, this decadent dessert is sure to impress and delight. Follow these steps to create a dessert that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests. In short, treat yourself to the rich flavors and gooey goodness of this homemade delight today. After all, there’s no better way to spread joy and warmth than with a delicious dessert that brings people together. So go ahead, dive into a slice of pure bliss and savor every sweet moment.

Gluten-Free Sticky Toffee Pudding

Ingredients

  • 175 grams coconut sugar
  • 100 grams coconut oil
  • 150 ml hot tea made with one Earl Grey tea bag
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 225 cassava flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp pink salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3 tbsp sorghum
  • 150 grams nut milk
  • 200 grams dates

Sticky Toffee Sauce

  • 100 grams coconut oil
  • 125 coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp sorghum
  • 300 ml coconut milk
  • *1 tsp vanilla (optional)
  • 1 pinch of pink salt

Directions

First, grease an 8-inch souffle or 6- 8 small ramekins and line with parchment paper. Second, chop the dates into small pieces and add them to the hot tea. Third, allow the dates to soak for 15 minutes. Combine the nut milk with the soaking dates.

Finally, cream together the coconut oil, coconut sugar, and sorghum stopping to whisk down the sides every so often for two to three minutes. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Next, stir together the cassava flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold in the flour mixture and the dates mixture in intervals until all is combined. Pour the batter 1/2 way up into the prepared baking dish of choice. Gently top each ramekin with a small round piece of parchment paper.

Steamed Sticky Toffee Pudding

First and foremost, place a folded kitchen towel down into a chicken frying pan. Second, place a small round cooling rack down into a tall chicken frying pan. Hence, pour the water up about 1/4 inch above the cooling rack. Fold about a one inch flap into 6 small rectangular pieces of tin foil. This will allow the sticky toffee pudding to rise. Top the ramekin tightly seal with the tin foil and tie a string around it to secure the tin foil.  Next, tie another piece of string making a hand by which to pull them out. Place each ramikin on the tea towel and place the string handle on top of the ramikin.

Place each ramekin on top of the cooling rack. Pour boiling water into the side of the pan being careful not to go more than half way up of the ramekins.  Top the frying pan with a lid and place on low heat and simmer. If water reduces greatly simply lift the lid and carefully pour some more water into the pan. Steam for about 45 minuets.

To remove the ramikins use a wooden spoon to lift up the string handle. Place the ramikins on top of a towel to dry off. Gently cut away the string. Carefully, remove the tin foil and parchement paper.

Directions for Baking

First, fold a one inch flap into small pieces of tin foil. Second, top the ramikins with the tin foil pieces. Third, place the ramekin in a deep pan. Put the pan onto the top of the oven door. Pour boiling water into the pan about 1/2 way up the ramekin.

Last but not least, place a sheet of tin foil over the deep pan with the boiling water in it. Using oven mitts carefully place the the pan into the oven.  Bake 35-40 minutes or until deep brown. Carefully remove from the oven.

Making the Toffee for the Sticky Toffee Sauce

First, melt the coconut oil. Second, add the coconut sugar, sorghum, pink salt, and coconut milk. Second, cook until the sugar has dissolved. Third, bring to a boil and cook for 1 – 2 minutes stirring the whole time. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.

Allow the pudding to cool for 5 minutes. Using a wooden skewer poke holes in the tops of the individaul puddings. Pour over sticky toffee sauce. Last but not least, allow to cool for another 10 minutes before remove the pudding to a serving plate. Add vanilla ice cream if desired.Gluten-Free Sticky Toffee Pudding. Sticky toffee pudding on a small plate on top of a red table cloth. Two small two pine tree, two small wrapped gifts. Sicky Toffee Sauce in a small pitcher in the background.

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Gluten-Free Sticky Toffee Pudding

Gluten-Free Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe a tradtional holiday decadent or tender dessert popular in the UK. Drenched in a warm gooey sauce.
Course Desserts
Cuisine British
Keyword British Dessert, Caramel, Coconut Sugar, Comfort Food, Dates, Gluten-Free Sticky Toffee Pudding, Indulgent Dessert, Moist Crumb, Rich Dessert, Sponge Cake, Toffee, Warm Spices
Prep Time 30 minutes minutes
Steaming 45 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 630kcal
Author LaRena Fry

Ingredients

Moist Cakes

  • 100 grams coconut oil
  • 175 grams coconut sugar
  • 175 ml hot tea made with one Earl Grey Tea Bag
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 125 grams cassava flour
  • 100 grams gluten-free flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp pink salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3 tbsp sorghum syrup
  • 150 grams nut milk
  • 200 grams chopped dates

Sticky Toffee Sauce

  • 100 grams coconut oil
  • 125 grams coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp sorghum
  • 300 ml coconut milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 pinch of pink salt

Instructions

Making Steamed Sticky Toffee Pudding

  • First, grease an 8-inch souffle or 6- 8 small ramekins and line with parchment paper.
  • Second, chop the dates into small pieces and add them to the hot tea.
    200 grams chopped dates, 175 ml hot tea made with one Earl Grey Tea Bag
  • Third, allow the dates to soak for 15 minutes.
  • Combine the nut milk with the soaking dates.
    150 grams nut milk
  • Finally, cream together the coconut oil, coconut sugar, and sorghum stopping to whisk down the sides every so often for two to three minutes.
    100 grams coconut oil , 175 grams coconut sugar, 3 tbsp sorghum syrup
  • Add in the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
    2 whole eggs
  • Next, stir together the cassava flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    125 grams cassava flour, 100 grams gluten-free flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp pink salt, 1 tsp baking soda
  • Fold in the flour mixture and the dates mixture in intervals until all is combined.
  • Pour the batter 1/2 way up into the prepared baking dish of choice.
  • Gently top each ramekin with a small round piece of parchment paper.

Steamed Sticky Toffee Pudding

  • First, place a folded kitchen towel down into a chicken frying pan.
  • Second, place a small round cooling rack down into a tall chicken frying pan.
  • Most importantly, pour the water up about 1/4 inch above the cooling rack.
  • Fold about a one inch flap into 6 small rectangular pieces of tin foil.
  • This will allow the sticky toffee pudding to rise.
  • Top the ramekin tightly seal with the tin foil and tie a string around it to secure the tin foil. 
  • Next, tie another piece of string making a hand by which to pull them out.
  • Place each ramikin on the tea towel and place the string handle on top of the ramikin.
  • Place each ramekin on top of the cooling rack.
  • Pour boiling water into the side of the pan being careful not to go more than half way up of the ramekins. 
  • Top the frying pan with a lid and place on low heat and simmer.
  • If water reduces greatly simply lift the lid and carefully pour some more water into the pan.
  • Steam for about 45 minuets.
  • To remove the ramikins use a wooden spoon to lift up the string handle.
  • Place the ramikins on top of a towel to dry off.
  • Gently cut away the string. Carefully, remove the tin foil and parchement paper.
  • Carefully, remove the tin foil and parchement paper.

Directions For Baking

  • First, preheat to 350 F.
  • Second, fold a one inch flap into small pieces of tin foil.
  • Third, top the ramikins with the tin foil pieces.
  • Fourth, place the ramekin in a deep pan. Put the pan onto the top of the oven door.
  • Pour boiling water into the pan about 1/2 way up the ramekin.
  • Place a sheet of tin foil over the deep pan with the boiling water in it.
  • Using oven mitts carefully place the the pan into the oven. 
  • Bake 35-40 minutes or until deep brown.

Making the Sticky Toffee Sauce

  • First, melt the coconut oil.
    100 grams coconut oil
  • Second, add the coconut sugar, sorghum, and coconut milk.
    125 grams coconut sugar, 1 tbsp sorghum, 300 ml coconut milk, 1 pinch of pink salt
  • Third, cook until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Bring to a boil and cook for 1 - 2 minutes stirring the whole time.
  • Stir in vanilla.
    1 tsp vanilla
  • Remove from heat.

How To Serve

  • First, allow the pudding to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Second, using a wooden skewer poke holes in the tops of the individaul puddings.
  • Pour sticky toffee sauce over pudding cakes.
  • Last but not least, let sit another 10 minutes to soak up the sauce before turning the dessert out onto a plate.
  • Add vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Servings 8.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 630
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37 g 57 %
Saturated Fat 26 g 132 %
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 254 mg 85 %
Sodium 422 mg 18 %
Potassium 430 mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrate 72 g 24 %
Dietary Fiber 3 g 13 %
Sugars 54 g  
Protein 10 g 21 %
Vitamin A 0 %
Vitamin C 10 %
Calcium 20 %
Iron 11 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

Nutrition

Serving: 8servings | Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 254mg | Sodium: 422mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 11mg
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  1. LaRena’s Corner says

    January 15, 2026 at 8:35 pm

    5 stars
    A classic British Indulgent dessert that is warm, ooey, and gooey. Topped with a caramel sauce.

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