Description
Warm, comforting, and irresistibly sweet,
this South African classic is a must-try.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup (237 ml) sugar
- 2 tbsp smooth apricot jam/preserves
- 2 tsp white vinegar
- 2 cups (473 ml) flour
- 2 cups (473 ml) milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup (237 ml) sugar
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) boiling water
- 0.75 cups (178 ml) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Your favorite custard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 356°F (180°C). Grease a 20cm (8-inch) square pie/baking dish.
- For the Base: In a large saucepan, melt 2 tbsp of unsalted butter with 1 cup of sugar, 2 tbsp of apricot jam, and 2 tsp of white vinegar until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- For the Batter: Sift 2 cups of flour into a bowl. Alternately add the flour and 2 cups of milk to the cooled jam mixture, stirring until smooth and thick.
- Beat in 2 eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next.
- Stir in 2 tsp of baking soda and a pinch of salt until well mixed.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean and the pudding is a dark golden brown.
- For the Syrup: In a small saucepan, mix 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of boiling water, 3/4 cup of unsalted butter, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Cook until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Once the pudding is cooked, remove from the oven and pour the hot syrup evenly over the top. Let the pudding stand for 10 minutes to soak in the syrup before serving.
Notes
- To prevent the syrup from crystallizing, ensure the sugar is completely dissolved before pouring it over the pudding.
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of white sugar in both the base and the syrup.
- Leftover Malva Pudding can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: South African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 50
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 100