International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day is celebrated annually on January 23. Considered a British classic by various culinary experts, sticky toffee pudding is also widely enjoyed in Australia and New Zealand as sticky date pudding. Although the name indicates pudding, some say that this dessert is a cross between a pudding and a cake. But it doesn’t really matter. Today is about celebrating and enjoying a moist sponge cake made with finely chopped dates covered in toffee sauce often served with custard, cream, or ice cream. Sounds really sweet and yummy.
History of International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day
The origin of sticky toffee pudding is still a mystery and a continuing dispute within the culinary industry. So far, there are three claims for the invention of sticky toffee pudding. Yorkshire claims that it was invented by the landlady of the Gait Inn in Millington in 1907. Cumbria claims that it dates back to the Sharrow Bay Country House, where an “icky sticky toffee sponge” developed by Francis Coulson and Robert Lee appeared on the menu in 1960. Scottish claims that the sticky toffee pudding was first served in 1967 at the Udny Arms Hotel in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire.
In 1989, Howard and Jean Johns of Cartmel Village Shop in Cumbria developed their version of sticky toffee pudding for takeaway. They first came to Cartmel in 1971. They had been making their version of sticky toffee pudding since 1984, and their creation became popular. They made only 25 puddings per week at first. Now, they make a million per year and they are sold all over the world. They say that their pudding contains 100% natural ingredients with no preservatives. That’s probably one of the keys to their success.
There are so many recipes for sticky toffee pudding. Sticky toffee pudding itself contains two essential components. Number one is the moist sponge cake made with finely chopped dates. It is usually light and fluffy. Number two is the toffee sauce made from cream and sugar. Sticky toffee pudding is often served with vanilla custard or vanilla ice cream to complement its flavor. International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day is a day to experiment with it by making one from scratch.
International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day timeline
The landlady of the Gait Inn in Millington makes sticky toffee pudding.
A sticky toffee sponge developed by Francis Coulson and Robert Lee appears on the menu of the hotel.
A sticky toffee pudding is served in the Udny Arms Hotel.
Howard and Jean Johns of Cartmel Village Shop in Cumbria develop takeaway sticky toffee pudding.
International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day FAQs
Can you freeze sticky toffee pudding?
Yes, you can freeze sticky toffee pudding for up to three months.
Who invented the pudding dessert?
It is said that the pudding is a British invention developed from the sausages that the Romans brought into the country in the first century B.C.
What is the oldest British dessert?
Bread and butter pudding is one of the oldest recorded British desserts, dating back to the early 1700s.
International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day Activities
Tell your family and friends
Tell them about the special day and invite them over. You may want to share the joy of enjoying this delicious dessert with your loved ones. You can also exchange recipes if they have their own versions of sticky toffee pudding.
Make your version
You may try your own recipe for sticky toffee pudding that you haven’t made yet. Today is the best time for you to realize it and see how it tastes. Hopefully, it will be as good as you expected.
Try the takeaway pudding
Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding is so popular and contains 100% natural ingredients. You may want to buy one as a comparison for your version of sticky toffee pudding.
5 Facts About Dates You Need To Know
They are nutritious
Dates are a good source of fiber, rich in calories, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and iron.
They have numerous types
The United Arab Emirates has over 199 different types of dates, with around 44 million palm trees.
They’ve been around for a long time
Dates have been around for thousands of years and are very popular in the Middle East.
Date palm tree is a national symbol
The date palm tree is the national symbol of Saudi Arabia and is known as the “tree of life” in the Middle East.
They provide necessary minerals
Dates provide all the necessary minerals and vitamins the body needs.
Why We Love International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day
It’s delicious
Sticky toffee pudding is a delicious dessert. Served with vanilla ice cream, it is perfect. It is one of the best dishes for people with a sweet tooth.
A day to try it
Maybe some of us never tried sticky toffee pudding. International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day is the best time to try this classic.
To experiment with it
International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day allows us to experiment with this dessert. We can experiment with the toffee sauce especially.
International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | January 23 | Thursday |
| 2026 | January 23 | Friday |
| 2027 | January 23 | Saturday |
| 2028 | January 23 | Sunday |
| 2029 | January 23 | Tuesday |
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