South African Malva Pudding Recipe

Name: South African Malva Pudding Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8 people
Ingredients: ¾ cup whole milk; ½ cup heavy cream; ½ cup dark brown sugar; ½ cup milk; 2 egg; ½ cup butter; 3 tablespoons apricot jam; ½ cup sugar; 2 tablespoons (1oz/30g) butter; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 1½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; salt

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Servings
8 people
Course
Dessert

South African Malva Pudding Recipe

Naomi Lloyd

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South African Malva Pudding is a sweet, spongy baked dessert featuring apricot jam in the batter, enriched with butter and vinegar for a tender crumb. It’s served warm with a buttery, creamy sauce poured into holes poked throughout the pudding, which helps it absorb moisture and flavor. The pudding blends brown sugar, eggs, and a hint of apple cider vinegar, balanced by baking powder and soda for leavening.

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This South African Malva Pudding recipe combines a rich batter that includes apricot jam, brown sugar, butter, and vinegar, baked to a golden spongy texture in a square dish. The puddings characteristic comes from the moist blend of wet and dry ingredients that produce a cake that is tender yet holds up well. The vinegar and baking soda react to give gentle lift while balancing sweetness.

The pudding is finished by poking holes into the hot cake and pouring a warm sauce made from cream, milk, butter, sugar, and salt over it. This sauce seeps into the porous pudding, enriching each bite with creaminess and moisture. The pudding is often served warm, typically with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for contrast.

For variation and presentation, the recipe notes suggest making individual puddings in ramekins for a quicker bake time and prettier portions. Adding orange juice to the sauce brightens the flavor, and a splash of dark rum can be added for an adult twist. Incorporating chopped poached pears gives a different texture and fruity touch.

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Ingredients

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¾ cup whole milk 6 fl oz/180 ml
½ cup heavy cream 4floz/120ml
½ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup milk whole
2 egg large
½ cup butter 4oz/115g
3 tablespoons apricot jam strained
½ cup sugar 4oz/115g
2 tablespoons (1oz/30g) butter melted
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
salt a pinch

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Notes

Pour the sauce over the pudding immediately while it is still hot to maximize absorption and flavor.
For individual servings, bake the pudding in small ramekins, reducing bake time to about 20 minutes; check for doneness early.
Add a tablespoon of orange juice to the sauce to introduce a fresh citrus element.
Enhance the sauce with 1-2 tablespoons of dark rum for an adult version with depth.
Fold chopped poached pears into the batter before baking to add a fruity texture to the pudding.