Best 2 Telephone Pudding Recipes

Telephone pudding, also known as gossip cake or tattler pudding, is a classic dessert with a rich history. Its unique name originates from the belief that this pudding has the power to spread news and gossip as quickly as a telephone call, making it a popular dish to serve at gatherings and social events. With variations existing across different cultures, telephone pudding continues to captivate taste buds and imaginations, offering a delightful treat that is both delicious and a conversation starter.

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TELEPHONE PUDDING

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Make and share this Telephone Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sherrie-pie

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups self-raising flour
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons apricot jam
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 egg
2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Steps:

Cream butter and sugar, beat in egg.
Sieve in flour, salt, ginger and bicarb.
Beat to a soft consistency with half the milk.
Add to jam to other half of milk and beat well into a dough.
Mix 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of sugar and a little vanilla essence.
Pour over dough placed in a deep serving dish.
Bake in a 350 C oven for about 30 minutes.

SOUTH AFRICAN TELEPHONE PUDDING

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This ancient, delicious dessert got its name this way: in the time of party-line phones (which still exist in some farming areas) this recipe was apparently passed on from cook to cook by phone, and didn't have a proper name. So it became "Telephone Pudding". The recipe is not in our best-known older cookbooks such as "Cook and Enjoy It" (the cooking bible of many young brides!!), and neither could I find it in my considerable stack of old cookbooks, so it's almost lost now!! I was given the recipe by my husband's aunt, who is now 86. Lovely, sinful winter dessert!! Funny method -- but just try it! (It's getting rather tedious to correct the wrong assumptions: Jan 25, 2009: the review comment is wrong. If you want the lovely Roly Poly pudding recipe, it's either recipe #235004 or recipe #253994. On Feb 6, 2009: Dear reviewer, maybe it tastes vaguely like Malva Pudding, but here is the genuine Malva pudding: recipe #118545).

Provided by Zurie

Categories Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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
1 cup sugar
2 cups water, boiling
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 deg F/180 deg Celsius For convection/fan ovens the heat can be a little lower.
Cream butter and sugar well. (Use castor sugar/superfine sugar to make it easier).
Add the jam and lightly beaten egg to the creamed mixture.
Mix the flour, ginger and salt together.
Mix the baking soda/bicarbonate of soda* into the cup of milk in a roomy bowl.
Whisk the creamed mixture alternately with the dry ingredients into the milk, to form a smooth batter.
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.
Pour this syrup into an oven dish -- not shallow! Then pour the pudding batter into the boiling syrup.
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).
* Baking soda is better known as bicarbonate of soda in South Africa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 846.6, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 116, Sodium 1155.8, Carbohydrate 145.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 104.5, Protein 8.8

Tips:

Choose ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your pudding will be.
Use high-quality chocolate chips: The better the chocolate chips, the better your pudding will taste. Look for chocolate chips that are made with real cocoa butter and have a high percentage of cacao.
Don't overcook the pudding: Overcooked pudding will be tough and rubbery. Cook the pudding just until it is set, about 10 minutes.
Let the pudding cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to firm up.
Garnish the pudding with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh fruit before serving: This will make your pudding look and taste even more delicious.

Conclusion:

Telephone pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and classic flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give telephone pudding a try. You won't be disappointed!