Top 29+ gorgeous golden syrup recipes

What is golden syrup?
Golden syrup substitute
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Macadamia, ginger and caramel slice
Golden cinnamon biscuits
The best Anzac biscuits recipe of all time
Anzac Day cake
Sticky date pudding with boozy toffee sauce
Golden syrup steamed pudding
Golden syrup pikelets
Spiced gingerbread biscuits
Coconut and golden syrup tart
Apple golden syrup dumplings
Gluten-free buckwheat waffles with golden syrup
Pure apple cake with golden syrup custard
Macadamia golden syrup tart
Steamed chocolate and golden syrup pudding
How to make honeycomb from scratch
Golden syrup peanut swirls
Golden syrup chocolate cake with fudge icing
Golden pecan twists

There’s something special about the sweet flavour that only comes from golden syrup. With this collection of golden syrup recipes, we’ve compiled all of your favourite puddings, dumplings, cakes and more.

What is golden syrup?

Golden syrup is a by-product of refined sugarcane. It’s a thick, amber-hued sugar syrup with a rich sweetness, for all kinds of baked treats. Golden syrup an essential ingredient in our classic golden syrup dumplings and best Anzac biscuits recipes, and is a pantry staple that never goes out of style.

Golden syrup substitute

Both pure maple syrup or honey can be substituted for golden syrup. Treacle (a thicker, darker syrup) is another option, and is more viscous with a stronger flavour and aroma than golden syrup.

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caramel butter cake

Macadamia, ginger and caramel slice

This macadamia slice proves that the classic combination of nuts and caramel will never go out of style.

Golden syrup dumplings

Ginger coconut slice

Julie Goodwin's ginger cake with orange caramel sauce

Anzac slice

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.

The best Anzac biscuits recipe of all time

Whether you like them soft and chewy or with crunch!

Julie Goodwin's spiced zucchini cake with cream cheese icing

Anzac 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.

Whole sticky date pudding topped with toffee sauce and nuts on a cake stand

Sticky date pudding with boozy toffee sauce

Something different to serve for dessert this Christmas.

ANZAC SLICE with Golden Icing

Lime and Golden Syrup Tart

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

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.

Pear puddings with golden syrup

spiced gingerbread biscuits shaped into a Christmas tree

Spiced gingerbread biscuits

A homemade gift idea for loved ones to enjoy over the holiday season.

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.

Apple golden syrup dumplings

These apple dumplings are perfectly moist with the addition of sweet 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

baked apple slices arranged into a cake shape

Pure apple cake with golden syrup custard

Made from little more than apples and a touch of spice, the long slow-cooking concentrates the apple taste.

macadamia golden syrup tart

Macadamia golden syrup tart

Use regular golden syrup for this recipe, not the squeezable bottles, as this has a lighter texture. Note

steamed chocolate and golden syrup pudding

Steamed chocolate and golden syrup pudding

There is quite possibly nothing more decadent and rich than this steamed chocolate and golden syrup pudding. Served with a velvety butterscotch sauce, it will send you straight to dessert bliss.

honeycomb recipe

How to make 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

Golden syrup peanut swirls

Store swirls in an airtight container for up to a week. Note

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

Golden pecan twists

Finely chopped walnuts, hazelnuts or macadamias can be used instead of the pecans. Top each biscuit with a chocolate-covered coffee bean or an almond kernel, if you like. Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Note