A traditional South African dessert, Malva Pudding is a sweet and spongy cake soaked in a rich, buttery sauce.

Malva Pudding recipe
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
40min
Total Time
55min

Ingredients

6 Servings
(1 serving = 1 portion)

Pudding

  • egg egg
    egg egg
    1
  • sugar
    sugar
    1/3cup
  • cake flour
    cake flour
    1cup
  • baking powder
    baking powder
    1tsp
  • bicarbonate of soda
    bicarbonate of soda
    1tsp
  • salt
    salt
    1/4tsp
  • apricot jam
    apricot jam
    5tsp
  • buttermilk
    buttermilk
    1cup
  • apple cider vinegar
    apple cider vinegar
    1tsp

Sauce

  • sugar
    sugar
    100mL
  • boiling water
    boiling water
    150mL
  • milk
    milk
    150mL
  • butter
    butter
    50g
  • vanilla essence
    vanilla essence
    1/2tsp

How to make Malva Pudding

Pudding

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, mix the egg and sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.

  2. Step 2

    Sift the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt into the egg mixture and mix together.

  3. Step 3

    In a separate bowl, stir the apricot jam, buttermilk, and vinegar until the batter is smooth.

  4. Step 4

    Add the jam mixture to the flour mixture and combine well.

  5. Step 5

    Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease your muffin pan or any dish you prefer.

  6. Step 6

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 40 minutes.

Sauce

  1. Step 1

    Mix all sauce ingredients in a saucepan and let it boil until the sugar is dissolved.

  2. Step 2

    Pour the hot syrup over the hot Malva pudding as soon as it comes out of the oven.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

187.6kcal (9.38%)

Protein

3.1g (6.16%)

Carbs

24.8g (9.01%)

Sugars

20.1g (40.2%)

Healthy Fat

3.0g

Unhealthy Fat

6.1g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

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Tips & Tricks

  1. If you want more servings, you can double the ingredients.

FAQS

  1. Can I use regular vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar?

    Yes, you can use regular vinegar as a substitute for apple cider vinegar.

  2. How do I know when the pudding is done?

    The pudding is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  3. Can I use a different type of jam?

    Yes, you can experiment with different jams, but apricot jam is traditional for Malva pudding.

  4. What should I serve with Malva pudding?

    Malva pudding is often served with custard, cream, or ice cream.

  5. Can I make Malva pudding in advance?

    Yes, you can make it in advance and reheat it before serving. The sauce can be added just before serving.

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Johanna Manchu

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