South African Brown Pudding
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of South African Brown Pudding. This traditional dessert, renowned for its deep, caramelized sweetness, offers a delightful blend of spices and textures. Served warm and often accompanied by a velvety sauce, it is a heartwarming treat that captures the essence of South African culinary tradition. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet conclusion to any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam
- 2 cups milk
Sauce
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup butter or margarine
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat 2 cups sugar and eggs with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, vinegar, and apricot jam. Pour in 2 cups of milk and stir until well combined. Spoon the batter into a greased, 2 quart oven-proof baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Pierce the baked pudding several times with a skewer or fork.
- Place 1 cup sugar, water, 1 cup milk, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan and stir over medium heat. When the mixture comes to a boil remove it from the heat and slowly pour the mixture over the hot pudding. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 370mgPotassium: 108mgSugar: 41gCalcium: 99mgIron: 1mg
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