Prince William has confirmed that Princess Kate's favourite dessert is sticky toffee pudding, a classic British sweet treat. The revelation came during his visit to Duchy College Stoke Climsland in Cornwall, where he spoke to chef Darren Watson at the student-run café.
Royal sweet tooth confirmed
According to Hello!, Watson said he had learned this from his research, to which Prince William replied "very good." The Prince of Wales did not name his own favourite dessert, instead saying he is a "sucker for anything chocolate and anything sweet."
As reported by People, after being given a cake, the future King said: "Thank you very much, that's very sweet of you, any kind of sweet thing I will take."
A dessert with a loyal following
Sticky toffee pudding is a British dessert consisting of a moist sponge cake covered in a toffee sauce, often served with vanilla custard or vanilla ice cream. It is widely served in the Lake District in North West England, where it is a culinary symbol, and is a common menu item across Cumbria.
This is not the first time Princess Kate's fondness for the pudding has been noted. A chef at a pub she used to visit also revealed that it would often be her top choice. It is believed the princess would order the pudding for dessert when visiting The Old Boot Inn in Stanford Dingley, Berkshire, not far from her parents' home.
Chef's praise and popular recipes
Chef Rody Warot once told People: "Kate is always discreet and has always complimented the dishes with great kindness. For dessert, her favourite is sticky toffee pudding. It’s moist and spongy."
Chefs and food experts have tried to recreate their own versions of the princess's favourite dessert, with recipes circulating online for the "best" sticky toffee pudding that's perfect for a princess.
