Make the Arguably Best South African Dessert at Home
AuthorAmari Tematope
Published
24. Juli 2023
Malva pudding is a staple South African dessert you can enjoy at home. It is very easy to prepare and should be enjoyed while it is still warm.
Pudding:
1 tbsp butter room temperature
1 cup brown sugar
4 tbsp apricot jam
1 large egg
1 cup milk
2 tbsp vinegar
2 tsp vanilla essence
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
Sauce:
2 tbsp butter
125 ml cream
4 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp water
Source: www.drizzleanddip.com
Pudding Recipe:
Preheat your oven to 180℃ (350℉). Keep in mind that ovens can vary, so adjust the temperature if needed.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the first four ingredients: butter, sugar, jam, and egg. Beat the mixture until it lightens and becomes slightly fluffier. If you don’t have a mixer, a fork will work too.
In a separate measuring cup or bowl, mix the milk, vinegar, and vanilla essence with a light whisking.
In another measuring cup/bowl, combine the bicarbonate of soda with the flour and stir briefly.
Gradually add the milk mixture and flour mixture to the large mixing bowl, alternating between the two, and mix well as you go along.
Pour the batter into a lightly greased oven-proof dish (around 30x15cm or a similar size).
Bake the pudding for about 45 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out with spongy crumbs stuck to it (the knife won’t come out clean, but it should be cooked).
Let the pudding rest in its mold for a short while after pouring the sauce over it.
Sauce Recipe:
Combine all the sauce ingredients in a pot and bring them to a boil.
Allow the mixture to simmer for 3 minutes while stirring constantly to enhance the sauce’s flavor.
To help the sauce soak into the pudding evenly, puncture the pudding with a fork a few times, ensuring it doesn’t pool on the sides.
Slowly pour the sauce over the pudding, making sure every part is covered and moistened.