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Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce is smooth.","group":"Sauce","title":"Prepare the sauce","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Once the pudding comes out of the oven, immediately prick the surface with a fork and pour the hot sauce over it slowly, allowing it to soak in.","group":"Assembly","title":"Once the pudding comes out of the oven, immediately prick the surface","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"Always pour the hot sauce over the pudding as soon as it comes out of the oven to ensure maximum absorption. Serve warm with custard or vanilla ice cream.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["South African"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake","simmer"],"equipment":["baking dish","saucepan","electric mixer","sifter"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["milk","eggs","wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"pudding","note":"Standard 9-inch baking dish"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The pudding can be baked ahead and reheated. The flavor often improves the next day as the sauce fully penetrates the sponge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through. 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