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18 gorgeous golden syrup desserts

Sweet, sticky and oh-so good.

There’s something special about the sweet treacly flavour that only comes from golden syrup.

We’ve compiled all of your favourite puddings, dumplings, cakes and more.

Looking for more self-saucing puddings?

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Golden cinnamon biscuits

Golden cinnamon biscuits

The dark caramel flavours of brown sugar and golden syrup spiced with cinnamon mean these simple golden cinnamon biscuits are absolutely full of flavour.

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Gluten-free buckwheat waffles with golden syrup

Gluten-free buckwheat waffles with golden syrup

This gluten-free waffle recipe is a gorgeous way to start the day. Served with sweet golden syrup and fresh berries it doesn’t get much better than this.

Banana fritters with golden syrup

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Banana fritters with golden syrup

Banana fritters with golden syrup

There’s something spectacular about this dessert.

Coconut and golden syrup tart

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Coconut and golden syrup tart

Coconut and golden syrup tart

Featuring sublime coconut poured over a baked shortcrust pastry case smothered with sweet golden syrup, this will reach beyond simply tart lovers.

Lime and Golden Syrup Tart

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Lime and golden syrup tart

Lime and golden syrup tart

macadamia golden syrup tart

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Macadamia golden syrup tart

Macadamia golden syrup tart

Apple golden syrup dumplings

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apple golden syrup dumplings

These apple dumplings are perfectly moist with the addition of sweet golden syrup.

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Golden syrup steamed pudding

Golden syrup steamed pudding

Sweet, dense and oozing with sticky golden syrup, this gorgeous steamed pudding is perfect served warm with a dollop of cream or ice-cream for an indulgent weekend treat.

Golden syrup pikelets

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Golden syrup pikelets

Golden syrup pikelets

Pikelets, as we know them, are a uniquely Australian and New Zealand phenomenon. In some parts of the world, asking for a pikelet will result in either a crumpet or an oatcake rather than fluffy little pancakes.

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Classic golden syrup dumplings

Classic golden syrup dumplings

These scone-style dumplings are light, fluffy and perfect for soaking up the delicious golden syrup sauce.

Anzac cake

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Anzac Day cake

Anzac Day cake

Enjoy all the brilliant flavours of Anzac Biscuits in cake form, enhanced beautifully with a sweet honey icing. This makes a delicious morning or afternoon tea.

ANZAC SLICE with Golden Icing

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Anzac slice with golden icing

Anzac slice with golden icing

How can you improve on Anzac biscuits?

The best Anzac biscuit recipe of all time

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The best Anzac biscuit recipe of all time

The best Anzac biscuit recipe of all time

Whether you like them soft and chewy or with an extra bit of bite!

honeycomb recipe

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How to: homemade honeycomb from scratch

How to: homemade honeycomb from scratch

There’s something special about biting into a crisp piece of honeycomb, it’s sugary shards breaking off in your mouth… We give you the tips to recreating this classic sweet treat at home.

GOLDEN SYRUP PEANUT SWIRLS

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Golden syrup peanut swirls

Golden syrup peanut swirls

Golden Syrup Chocolate Cake with Fudge Icing

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Golden syrup chocolate cake with fudge icing

Golden syrup chocolate cake with fudge icing

The treacly richness of golden syrup adds a dark, caramel tone to this moist chocolate cake with fudge icing.

fresh ginger cake with golden ginger cream

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Fresh ginger cake with golden ginger cream

Fresh ginger cake with golden ginger cream

Golden pecan twists

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Golden pecan twists

Golden pecan twists

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