South African Malva Pudding
A tender South African caramelized sponge pudding soaked in warm apricot sauce and served with custard.
Equipment
- 8-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
Ingredients
Pudding
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp apricot jam
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1/2 cup milk
Sauce
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Mix and Bake:
- Heat the oven to 350 F and butter an 8-inch baking dish. Whisk the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat the egg with the jam, melted butter, vinegar, and milk. Stir into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour into the dish and bake until puffed and golden, about 35 to 40 minutes.
Make the Sauce:
- While the pudding bakes, simmer the butter, cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the hot sauce over the hot pudding as soon as it comes out of the oven. Let it stand for 10 minutes.
Serve:
- Spoon the warm pudding into bowls and serve with vanilla custard or cream.
Notes
- Apricot jam adds the traditional gentle fruitiness without making the pudding taste strongly of fruit.
- The pudding is forgiving and can be baked in individual ramekins; reduce the baking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34g