Cape Brandy Sauce
Elevate your dessert game with this luxuriously rich Cape Brandy Sauce, a decadent blend of butter, brown sugar, and a splash of brandy, perfectly balanced with warm vanilla and cinnamon undertones. Ready in just 15 minutes, this silky sauce thickens to perfection with a touch of cornstarch, making it an irresistible topping for classic South African Malva pudding, steamed puddings, or even a bowl of creamy vanilla ice cream. Optional brandied raisins add a delightful texture and depth, while the sauce’s warm, glossy finish transforms simple sweets into a feast-worthy indulgence. Perfect for entertaining or as a cozy after-dinner treat, this versatile brandy sauce will undoubtedly become your go-to for adding an elegant touch to desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 60 grams butter
- 100 grams brown sugar
- 125 ml water
- 50 grams brandied raisins (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 3 tablespoons brandy
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Stir in the brown sugar and cook until the sugar dissolves and starts to bubble slightly.
Add the water (and brandied raisins if using) to the saucepan and stir until combined.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until it forms a smooth slurry.
Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Continue to cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2–3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the brandy, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Cook for another 1–2 minutes, stirring gently, to meld the flavors.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm over desserts like Malva pudding, steamed puddings, or vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1109 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.3 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.4 g | 137% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 141 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 357 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.2 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 127.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 496 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
