Cape Brandy Pudding South Africa Recipe

Name: Cape Brandy Pudding South Africa Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 gm Dates, stoned and finely minced; 1 tsp Bicarbonate of soda; 250 ml Boiling water; 125 gm Butter; 500 ml Sugar; 2 med Large eggs, beaten; 500 ml Cake flour; 5 ml Baking power; 2 ml Salt; 250 ml Minced walnuts; 25 ml Butter; 125 ml Brandy; 5 ml Vanilla essence; 100 ml Water; 125 ml Apricot jam

Servings: persons

250 gm Dates, stoned and finely minced
1 tsp Bicarbonate of soda
250 ml Boiling water
125 gm Butter
500 ml Sugar
2 med Large eggs, beaten
500 ml Cake flour
5 ml Baking power
2 ml Salt
250 ml Minced walnuts
25 ml Butter
125 ml Brandy
5 ml Vanilla essence
100 ml Water
125 ml Apricot jam

1
Preheat the oven to 220C.
2
Add in the bicarbonate of soda to 125g of dates and pour boiling water over.
3
Mix well and leave to cold.
4
Cream 125g of butter and 250ml sugar and beat in the Large eggs.
5
Mix well.
6
Sift the flour, baking pwdr and 1/2tsp salt finely over the creamed mix and mix in.
7
Add in the remaining dates and nuts, mixing well.
8
Stir in the bicarbonate and date mix.
9
Mix very well, then turn the batter into a large baking dish and bake till done, about 40 min.
10
For the sauce, heat butter, sugar and water till boiling, then whisk in jam, vanilla essence and salt.
11
Allow to reduce till slightly thick.
12
Pour over the pudding when it is done and allow to soak in.
13
Reserve some of the sauce for serving.
14
Serve with fruit and cream.

24426

kcal

Calories

2646

Fat

261

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 gm Dates, stoned and finely minced, 1 tsp Bicarbonate of soda, 250 ml Boiling water, 125 gm Butter, and more.

Yes, Cape Brandy Pudding South Africa Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!