Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Traditional South African Malva Pudding, a beloved dessert that combines a moist sponge cake with a decadent creamy sauce. This recipe captures the essence of South African culinary traditions and is sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
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For the Pudding:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon apricot jam
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Mix the pudding batter: Beat sugar and eggs, add apricot jam, then mix dry ingredients separately and combine with milk mixture. Pour into the baking dish.
- Bake the pudding: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare the sauce: Combine cream, butter, sugar, water, and vanilla in a saucepan, heat gently until sugar is dissolved.
- Serve: Pour the warm sauce over the hot pudding, let it soak, then serve warm with custard, whipped cream, or ice cream.
Notes
- Malva pudding is best served warm and fresh for optimal enjoyment.
- Reheats well if made ahead, ensuring a delicious treat even the next day.
- Apricot jam adds a distinctive flavor to the pudding, enhancing its traditional taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
