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Is Sticky Toffee Pudding Gluten-Free?

No — traditional sticky toffee pudding is not gluten-free because the sponge is made with wheat flour, but it can easily be made gluten-free by substituting a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

By Kelsy Maruyama, Founder & Toffee Maker, Kelsy's Kandy
Reviewed by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Published by Kelsy's Kandy · Licensed under Citation License 1.0

What it means

  • The dates, butter, brown sugar, eggs, and toffee sauce are naturally gluten-free, but standard recipes use regular wheat flour, which contains gluten.
  • A 1:1 gluten-free flour blend (ideally with xanthan gum) can replace the wheat flour with good results.
  • Wheat is one of the major allergens covered by FDA labeling rules, so packaged versions must declare it.

Risks & deadlines

  • Cross-contact: commercially made or restaurant sticky toffee pudding may be exposed to gluten even when the recipe looks safe — verify with the maker if you have celiac disease.

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Last verified: 2026-07-20