Cape Brandy Pudding
A moist date sponge soaked in a hot buttery brandy syrup, the classic South African Sunday pudding.
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.54 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease a 23 cm square ovenproof dish.
- 2
Put the dates in a bowl, pour over the boiling water and stir in the bicarbonate of soda. Leave for 10 minutes to soften.
10 min - 3
Beat the butter and 150 g sugar together until pale. Beat in the egg, then fold in the flour, baking powder and cinnamon alternately with the date mixture.
- 4
Spoon into the dish and bake for 35 minutes, until risen and a skewer comes out clean.
35 min - 5
While it bakes, heat the syrup sugar, water and 60 g butter in a pan, stirring until melted. Boil for 3 minutes, then take off the heat and stir in the brandy.
3 min - 6
Prick the hot pudding all over with a skewer and pour the hot syrup slowly over it. Leave for 10 minutes to soak in, then serve with custard or cream.
10 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
