Jan in de zak is a homely Dutch pudding-cake: a softly steamed, raisin-studded loaf that is tender and moist, closer to a bread pudding than a cake. It is served warm, drowned in a sweet cherry sauce or golden syrup.
The name hints at the traditional method of steaming the batter wrapped in a cloth or pudding mold. It is old-fashioned, comforting cooking at its best, and the sauce is non-negotiable.


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