South African Malva Pudding
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5.0
105 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Soaking time:
10 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
637 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
South African
South African Malva Pudding
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Malva pudding truly is the ultimate baked dessert! A caramelised, spongy, toffee-pudding-like dream that’s drenched in a rich, velvety cream sauce. It's super easy to make, using just a handful of pantry staples you probably already have on hand.
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Ingredients
For the pudding
- 180 millilitre (¾ US cup) milk
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar like white wine or cider vinegar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 150 grams (5.3oz) white sugar
- 90 grams (3.2) butter, softened salted or unsalted
- 100 grams (3.5oz) fine apricot jam
- 120 grams (4.25oz) plain flour
- 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the sauce
- 120 millilitre (½ US cup) double cream or single/whipping cream
- 120 millilitre (½ US cup) evaporated milk
- 100 grams (3.5oz) butter salted or unsalted
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Prepare a medium baking dish, roughly measuring 18cm x 24cm x 5cm (9" x 7" x 2"), by greasing the bottom and sides with a thin layer of butter or cooking spray.
Making the pudding
- Add the vinegar to the milk, stir and set aside.
- Add the eggs, white sugar, softened butter and apricot jam to a large bowl.
- Using an electric hand mixer, beat the mixture on high for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy, with no buttery lumps remaining.
- Add the milk and vinegar mixture and beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the plain flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and beat on the lowest speed until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out perfectly clean. The edges should pull away slightly from the dish.
Make the sauce
- About 10 minutes before the pudding is done, add the cream, evaporated milk, butter, brown sugar, white sugar and vanilla to a saucepan.
- Heat the sauce over medium heat until the butter is melted and the sauce is warm. Be careful not to let it boil. Remove from the heat.
Assemble the pudding
- As soon as the pudding comes out of the oven, use a cake tester or the tip of a sharp knife to poke a few holes across the surface.
- Pour the hot cream sauce evenly over the pudding. Let it soak in for around 5-10 minutes before serving warm.
- Serve with a generous helping of custard, whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Use softened butter and room-temperature eggs for the pudding. This ensures they blend seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Ensure your baking dish is not overly large. Using a dish that's just the right size prevents the pudding from dipping excessively in the centre.
- Slight dips are characteristic of Malva puddings, but too large a dish can exaggerate this effect.
- To achieve a good texture, beat the sugar, butter, eggs and jam mixture for a minimum of 3 minutes until it becomes light and creamy.
- Whipping in air during this step contributes to the pudding's fluffiness.
- Pour the sauce over the pudding while both are still hot to ensure the sauce soaks in properly and creates that rich, indulgent texture throughout.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
637kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
155mg
(52%)
Sodium
656mg
(27%)
Potassium
205mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
53g
(106%)
Vitamin A
1302IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
136mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 637 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 637kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 656mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 1302IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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