Malva Pudding

Malva Pudding is a classic South African dessert which has a spongy caramelized texture which is doused in a buttery cream sauce. This pudding is traditionally served with custard or ice cream.
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Malva Pudding

Ingredients - Serves 8

Let's Get Started

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a baking dish.
  2. Beat the sugar and eggs until fluffy then beat in the apricot jam.
  3. Sift the flour, baking soda and salt together and mix into the egg mixture.
  4. Melt the butter and add the vinegar and milk. Add this to the egg mixture and mix well.
  5. Pour into the baking dish and bake for 45 minutes until the top is nicely browned.
  6. In the meantime, prepare the sauce by melting together the cream, sugar, butter and vanilla essence.
  7. Pour over the pudding as soon as it comes out of the oven.
  8. Serve hot with custard or ice cream.

Dietary Info

  • Dish Type: Dessert
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Calories: 350
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbs: 50g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Sugar: 35g