South African Telephone Pudding Recipe

Name: South African Telephone Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Batter; 1 1 cup superfine sugar or 1 cup caster sugar; 4 ounces butter; 2 tablespoons apricot jam, smooth; 1 large egg, largest size, beaten lightly; 1 teaspoon baking soda or 5 ml bicarbonate of soda; 1 cup milk; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon salt; Syrup; 1 cup sugar; 2 cups water, boiling; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

Batter
1 1 cup superfine sugar or 1 cup caster sugar
4 ounces butter
2 tablespoons apricot jam, smooth
1 large egg, largest size, beaten lightly
1 teaspoon baking soda or 5 ml bicarbonate of soda
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon salt
Syrup
1 cup sugar
2 cups water, boiling
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Heat oven to 350 deg F/180 deg Celsius For convection/fan ovens the heat can be a little lower.
2
Cream butter and sugar well. (Use castor sugar/superfine sugar to make it easier).
3
Add the jam and lightly beaten egg to the creamed mixture.
4
Mix the flour, ginger and salt together.
5
Mix the baking soda/bicarbonate of soda* into the cup of milk in a roomy bowl.
6
Whisk the creamed mixture alternately with the dry ingredients into the milk, to form a smooth batter.
7
To make the syrup, boil the water (using your electric kettle is fastest, then measure into a small pot). Add the sugar, and stir until sugar melts. Add vanilla.
8
Pour this syrup into an oven dish -- not shallow! Then pour the pudding batter into the boiling syrup.
9
Bake pudding for about 30 - 45 mins until brown on top and baked through. (Sorry, aunt's recipe is a bit vague on this point).
10
* Baking soda is better known as bicarbonate of soda in South Africa.

1796

kcal

Calories

148

Fat

113

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Batter, 1 1 cup superfine sugar or 1 cup caster sugar, 4 ounces butter, 2 tablespoons apricot jam, smooth, and more.

Yes, South African Telephone Pudding 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 Telephone Pudding

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