Traditional Malva Pudding
Traditional dish · South African
A classic South African dessert, this Malva Pudding is a sweet, spongy apricot-flavored cake with a rich, creamy caramel sauce poured over it while hot. Served warm, it's incredibly comforting.
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Ingredients
- All-purpose flour250g
- Baking soda1 tsp
- Salt1/4 tsp
- Butter, softened125g
- Sugar200g
- Eggs2 large
- Apricot jam2 tbsp
- Milk180ml
- Vinegar1 tsp
- Heavy cream200ml
- Butter100g
- Brown sugar150g
- Water100ml
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a baking dish.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in apricot jam.
- 5
In a small bowl, combine milk and vinegar. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- 7
Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
While the pudding bakes, prepare the sauce: In a saucepan, combine cream, butter, brown sugar, and water. Heat gently, stirring until butter and sugar are dissolved. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- 9
Once the pudding is out of the oven, poke holes all over the top with a skewer. Pour the hot sauce evenly over the hot pudding.
- 10
Let the pudding stand for at least 10 minutes to absorb the sauce before serving warm.
