
Malva Pudding Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat egg, apricot jam, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Mix milk with vinegar and let stand for 2 minutes.
- Add baking soda to the milk mixture.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While pudding bakes, make sauce by combining cream, butter, sugar, and hot water in a saucepan.
- Heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves.
- Pour hot sauce over hot pudding immediately after removing from oven.
- Let stand for 15 minutes to absorb sauce before serving.
Special Notes
This traditional South African malva pudding is a beloved dessert known for its incredibly moist texture and sweet, creamy sauce. The apricot jam adds subtle fruity flavor while the vinegar and baking soda create a tender crumb. The hot sauce is poured over the hot pudding, creating an irresistibly moist and decadent dessert. This pudding is perfect for special occasions or when you want to try something uniquely South African. The dessert is best served warm with ice cream or custard. The pudding can be reheated gently if needed, making it perfect for entertaining.