South African Brandy Squares Recipe

Name: South African Brandy Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; 1/2 cups Butter, Softened; 1 cup Sugar; 2 whole Eggs; 1-1/2 cup Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 cups Chopped Pecans; 1 cup Dates, Chopped; 1 cup Boiling Water; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; FOR THE BRANDY SYRUP:; 1 cup Sugar; 1/2 cups Water; 1 Tablespoon Butter; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1/4 cups Brandy

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE:
1/2 cups Butter, Softened
1 cup Sugar
2 whole Eggs
1-1/2 cup Flour
1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 cups Chopped Pecans
1 cup Dates, Chopped
1 cup Boiling Water
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
FOR THE BRANDY SYRUP:
1 cup Sugar
1/2 cups Water
1 Tablespoon Butter
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/4 cups Brandy

1
In the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs and beat well until combined.
2
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into the batter and mix to combine. Add the nuts to the batter and stir.
3
Place the dates into a small bowl and pour the boiling water over the dates. Sprinkle the baking soda over the dates. Allow the mixture to bubble. Pour the date mixture into the batter. Mix the dates into the batter and pour batter into a greased 9 x 9-inch baking dish.
4
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
5
Towards the end of the bake time, make the syrup. Combine sugar, water and butter in a saucepan. Bring syrup to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla and brandy.
6
When the tart comes out the oven, make a few holes in the top of the tart using a fork or toothpick or similar. Pour the syrup over the tart. The syrup will take a minute to soak into the tart.
7
Serve warm with whipped cream.

1405

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CAKE:, 1/2 cups Butter, Softened, 1 cup Sugar, 2 whole Eggs, and more.

Yes, South African Brandy Squares 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.

South African Brandy Squares

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