Date
Thursday
Jan
23

January 23

International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day

Indulge in the gooey goodness of International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day - don't miss out on this delectable dessert celebration!

Yearly Date
January 23
Type
Day

Introduction

Get ready to indulge in some mouth-watering sweetness on January 23 for International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day! This decadent dessert has been a British favorite for centuries, with its moist sponge cake drizzled in rich toffee sauce. Legend has it that the recipe was created by mistake when a chef forgot to include sugar in a cake and improvised with some dates and syrup – resulting in this delicious treat we all know and love today. So why not celebrate this day by treating yourself (and maybe your loved ones) to a warm, gooey slice of sticky toffee pudding? Trust us, your taste buds will thank you.

International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day Timeline

Early 1900s
Origin of Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sticky toffee pudding, a British dessert, traces its roots back to the early 20th Century, although multiple claims exist about its exact origin.
1960s
Udny Arms Hotel Claim
The Udny Arms Hotel in Newburgh, Scotland, claims to have served the pudding as early as the 1960s, making it one of the oldest recorded instances of the dessert.
1970s
The Sharrow Bay Hotel Version
The Sharrow Bay Hotel in Lake District, England, started serving sticky toffee pudding around the 1970s, claiming it to be a secret recipe from a local villager.
1990s
Dessert Gains International Recognition
The dessert started gaining recognition internationally, with famous restaurants like Le Gavroche in London adding it to their menus.
2000s
Packaged Sticky Toffee Puddings
Major supermarkets began selling packaged versions of sticky toffee pudding, increasing its accessibility to the public at large.

How to Celebrate International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day

1

Bake your own sticky toffee pudding

Put on your apron and get baking! Look up a recipe for sticky toffee pudding and try your hand at making this delicious dessert from scratch.

2

Visit a local bakery

If baking isn't your thing, visit a local bakery and treat yourself to a slice of sticky toffee pudding. Support small businesses while satisfying your sweet tooth!

3

Host a British-themed dinner party

Gather some friends and celebrate International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day with a British-themed dinner party. Serve traditional British dishes, including sticky toffee pudding for dessert!

4

Try different variations of sticky toffee pudding

Challenge yourself to try different variations of sticky toffee pudding, such as adding chocolate or nuts, to find your favorite flavor combination.

5

Attend a cooking class

Sign up for a cooking class that focuses on making sticky toffee pudding. Not only will you learn a new skill, but you'll also get to enjoy the delicious results!

Why We Love International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day

A

It's a delicious and indulgent dessert

Sticky toffee pudding is a rich, moist cake made with dates and covered in a decadent toffee sauce. It's the perfect treat for those with a sweet tooth, and it's hard not to love its gooey, sticky goodness!

B

It has an interesting history

Although the exact origin of sticky toffee pudding is uncertain, it is believed to have been created in the 1970s by chef Francis Coulson. It quickly gained popularity and now has its own dedicated day of celebration - International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day!

C

It can be enjoyed year-round

While many holidays are specific to one season or another, International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day can be celebrated any time of the year! So whether it's cold and snowy or hot and sunny, you can always enjoy a slice of this delicious dessert.

International Sticky Toffee Pudding Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Jan 22
Sunday
2024
Jan 22
Monday
2025
Jan 22
Wednesday
2026
Jan 22
Thursday
2027
Jan 22
Friday