# British Pancake Recipes The Sticky Toffee Flapjacks are Inspired by a Traditional English Dessert By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-10-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sticky-toffee References: [howsweeteats](http://www.howsweeteats.com/2015/10/currently-crushing-on-111/) & [ladyandpups](http://ladyandpups.com/2015/10/17/sticky-toffee-pancakes/) These sticky toffee pancakes are perfect for people who would prefer to eat dessert for breakfast. Created by the blog Lady and Pups, the flapjack recipe takes inspiration from a steamed dessert from England that consists of moist sponge cake, dates and a toffee sauce topped with vanilla custard or ice cream. Described as "a bubbly symphony of butter and cream, sugar and honey, a pinch of sea salt and brandy here and there and that last touch of vanilla," the dish is very sweet, but less so than the pudding it takes after. The lighter sticky toffee pancakes have crispy edges, a soft and fluffy middle and are quick to make. Instead of using dates, this recipe mimics the flavor with molasses, ground cinnamon, grated ginger and allspice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dessert for Breakfast:** Opportunity for creating unique breakfast recipes that mimic popular desserts, catering to those with a sweet tooth in the morning. - **Alternative Ingredients:** Potential to explore using alternative ingredients to recreate traditional flavors and textures in a new way, like using molasses instead of dates. - **Creative Food Pairings:** The opportunity to combine unexpected flavors and textures, such as adding a toffee sauce to pancakes for a unique taste experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative recipes and flavors can be explored within the food and beverage industry, offering new products and experiences for consumers. - **Hospitality:** Restaurants and cafes can introduce these unique pancake recipes to attract customers looking for innovative and indulgent breakfast options. - **Recipe Development:** Recipe developers and food bloggers can create and share new pancake recipes that experiment with different flavors and ingredients, appealing to a wide audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Toffee Pudding Milkshakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sticky-toffee-pudding-shake.md) - [Dessert-Filled Pancake Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-cheesecake-pancakes.md) - [Cake-Inspired Pancake Stacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boston-cream-pie-pancakes.md) - [American-Style Breakfast Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-style-pancake-mix.md) - [Cinnamon Toast-Infused Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-toast-pancakes.md) - [Crispy Cookie Butter Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihop-cookie-butter-pancakes.md) - [Gourmet Pancake Stack Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-pancake-menu.md) - [Banana Dessert Diner Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-foster-pancakes.md) - [Spiced Apple-Topped Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-apple-pecan-pancakes.md)