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Malva Pudding

Malva Pudding

Warm sticky dessert with creamy sauce
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: South African
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding
  • 1 cup 200g white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon smooth apricot jam
  • 1 ¼ cups 150g all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 cup 250ml milk
Sauce
  • 1 cup 250ml fresh cream
  • ½ cup 125ml butter
  • ½ cup 100g brown sugar
  • ½ cup 125ml hot water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Equipment

  • 2 Medium-sized mixing bowl
  • Medium-sized baking dish (about 20 x 20 cm / 8 x 8 inch)
  • Seave
  • Electric hand mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Medium saucepan (for sauce)
  • Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Grease a medium-sized baking dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat sugar, eggs, and jam until light and fluffy.
  4. Sift in flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix gently.
  5. Add melted butter, vinegar, and milk. Stir until smooth.
  6. Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 40–45 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. For the sauce: melt all ingredients together in a saucepan over medium heat. Do not boil.
  8. Pour hot sauce over the pudding as soon as it comes out of the oven. Allow to soak for 10–15 minutes before serving.
  9. Serve warm

Notes

Serve warm with custard, pouring cream, ice cream, or whipped cream.
Tip:  If you want to reduce sweetness, reduce pudding sugar by 50 grams.
Depending on your sweet tooth, it can be very sweet with ice cream, so reach for the cream instead so you can savour every decadent taste.
Nutrition (per serving):
 Calories: 380 | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Carbs: 58g | Fibre: 1g