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South African Pampoenkoekies with Cinnamon Sugar

Name: South African Pampoenkoekies with Cinnamon Sugar
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: 500g pumpkin, peeled and cubed; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; Pinch of salt; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; Vegetable oil, for frying

Pampoenkoekies are deliciously soft, traditional South African pumpkin fritters, perfectly sweetened and spiced with a cinnamon sugar topping.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 20, 2025

South African Pampoenkoekies with Cinnamon Sugar — Snack served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Pumpkin Fritters

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

Frying

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 270 kcal
Protein: 4.5 g
Carbs: 49 g
Fat: 6.8 g
Fiber: 1.9 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1348 kcal
Protein: 22.5 g
Carbs: 245 g
Fat: 33.8 g
Fiber: 9.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g pumpkin peeled and cubed	133	3.5	33	0.5	3.5
1 cup all-purpose flour	455	13	95	1.2	3.4
1 large egg	70	6	0.6	5	0
1 tbsp sugar	49	0	12.6	0	0
1 tsp baking powder	2	0	0.9	0	0
Pinch of salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 cup granulated sugar	387	0	100	0	0
2 tsp ground cinnamon	12	0	3.9	0.1	2.7
Vegetable oil for frying	240	0	0	27	0

These estimates are not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Pumpkin

1
Place and Cover
Place the cubed pumpkin in a pot and cover with water.
2
Boil Pumpkin
Boil until soft, about 20 minutes.
3
Drain and Mash
Drain and mash until smooth.

Making the Batter

1
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed pumpkin, egg, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
2
Add Dry Ingredients
Gradually sift in flour and baking powder, stirring gently.
3
Form Batter
Mix until just combined to form a thick batter.
Tip: ⚠ Ensure oil is hot before frying to avoid greasy fritters. 💡 Drain cooked fritters on paper towels to keep them crispy.

How to Make South African Pampoenkoekies with Cinnamon Sugar

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Heat Oil
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
2
Fry Fritters
Drop heaping tablespoons of batter into hot oil, frying until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes.
3
Coat with Cinnamon Sugar
Immediately after frying, roll fritters in cinnamon sugar.