Sweet and fluffy South African malva pudding
What does it include?
Ingredients
- 200g sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 150g flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 50 g melted butter
- 100ml milk
- 100 g apricot jam
- 200 ml of cream for the sauce
- 50 g butter for the sauce
How to prepare it step by step?
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a mold.
- Beat the eggs with sugar and vanilla until foamy and light.
- Gently fold in the flour with baking soda, ensuring no lumps form.
- Incorporate the melted butter, milk, and jam, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the mold and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a skewer comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the sauce: heat the cream with butter over medium heat until the butter is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Once the pudding is baked, remove from the oven and immediately pour the hot sauce over the top.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the sauce to soak in, then serve warm.
Full description
Indulge in the rich, velvety texture of this South African malva pudding, a dessert that melts in your mouth with its unique combination of jam and hot cream sauce. The essence of vanilla and the sweetness of apricot jam create a symphony of flavors, while the spongy, buttery base offers a delightful contrast. Perfectly baked to a golden hue, this pudding is a celebration of aromatic indulgence. Serve warm with the luscious cream sauce drizzled over, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. A tip for the best results: ensure the sauce is hot when poured over the pudding to achieve that irresistible, moist texture.
