Easy Traditional Malva Pudding
This traditional South African malva pudding is soft, sticky, and comforting, with a rich butter sauce poured over the sponge while hot. Perfect for any occasion, it is a must-try for anyone who loves good food.
Ingrédients
For the sponge
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apricot jam
- 2 tsp white vinegar
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tsp kosher salt
For the soak
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup boiling water
- ¾ cup fresh cream
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla essence
Instructions
For the sponge
- Melt the butter, sugar, jam and vinegar together in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add them to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, mixing well between each addition.
- Whisk in the eggs.
- Pour the batter into a greased rectangular baking dish and bake at 180°C for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
For the syrup
- While the sponge is baking, combine the syrup ingredients and bring to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Once the sponge is out of the oven, pour the hot syrup over it.
- Let the pudding stand for 20 minutes to absorb the syrup before serving.
