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Malva Pudding Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 10 servings

Description

Malva Pudding is a traditional South African dessert known for its spongy, sweet texture and warm apricot flavor. Baked to a golden brown and soaked in a rich, buttery sauce made from sugar, milk, and butter, this comforting pudding is perfect for serving warm as a delightful end to any meal.

Ingredients

Pudding:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups self-raising flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp apricot jam
  • 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 eggs

Sauce:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tin (approximately 395g) ideal milk (evaporated milk)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Butter an oven-proof dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Whisk Eggs and Sugar: In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the eggs and 1 cup of sugar at medium-high speed until the mixture is pale, fluffy, and airy, which will help create a light pudding.
  3. Add Flavorings: Mix in the apricot jam, vanilla extract, salt, and white wine vinegar to the egg and sugar mixture. Beat well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  4. Incorporate Flour: Sift the self-raising flour to avoid lumps and slowly add it to the wet mixture with the mixer running at a low speed. Scrape down the bowl sides regularly to ensure even mixing and a smooth batter.
  5. Add Milk and Bicarbonate of Soda: Combine the 2 cups of milk with the bicarbonate of soda in a jug. Slowly pour this mixture into the batter while mixing at low speed until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
  6. Bake the Pudding: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the pudding has a golden-brown crust.
  7. Prepare the Sauce: While the pudding bakes, combine the unsalted butter, 1½ cups sugar, boiling water, and the tin of ideal milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar has fully dissolved and the butter melted, creating a warm, sweet sauce.
  8. Saturate the Pudding: Once the pudding is done and still hot, immediately pour the warm sauce evenly over the pudding, allowing it to soak in completely for maximum moistness and flavor. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use self-raising flour to provide the pudding with its signature light and spongy texture.
  • White wine vinegar reacts with bicarbonate of soda to help the pudding rise and adds a subtle tang.
  • Apricot jam in the batter gives the pudding its distinctive fruity aroma and enhances moisture.
  • Pour the sauce over the pudding while it’s still hot to allow full absorption and a luscious finish.
  • Serve with custard or cream for an extra indulgent dessert experience.
  • Ideal milk is evaporated milk; if unavailable, substitute with evaporated milk of similar volume.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: South African

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/malva-pudding-recipe/