South African Buttermilk Dessert. Recipe

Name: South African Buttermilk Dessert.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 ounces butter, soft; 6 1/2 ounces superfine sugar; 3 eggs, largest size, beaten; 1 cup flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder (not soda); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 quart buttermilk (full fat or low fat); 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, mixed with; 3 tablespoons sugar (keep in a little bowl)

Servings: persons

1
Set oven at 350 deg F/180 deg Celsius.
2
Grease a fairly deep oven dish (about 9 x 9 x 3 inches, more or less): this is quite a large dessert.
3
Using an electric mixer, whisk butter a little until light and fluffy.
4
Add the sugar, and cream the two together well, until pale and creamy.
5
Add the beaten eggs in three batches, beating well after each addition: you want a pale, creamy mixture. Add the vanilla during this process.
6
Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.
7
Add dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk to the butter mixture, whisking lightly after each addition. Beat until you have a smooth batter.
8
Ladle into prepared greased oven dish.
9
Bake about 45 - 55 minutes, until the pudding is slightly puffy and golden on top. It will crack -- it's not a fault, this is a rustic dessert.
10
As it cools, it will sink slightly -- that's normal.
11
Take out of oven and strew over the cinnamon-sugar you have prepared.
12
Serve hot or lukewarm, as is, or with warm custard or ice-cream. It is also delicious with fruit syrups or maple syrup.

814

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Protein

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* 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.
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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 ounces butter, soft, 6 1/2 ounces superfine sugar, 3 eggs, largest size, beaten, 1 cup flour, and more.

Yes, South African Buttermilk Dessert. 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!

South African Buttermilk Dessert.

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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