South African Malva Pudding
Warm, spongy malva pudding soaked in sweet toffee sauce—a beloved South African comfort dessert. Baked in one pan and ready to serve with custard or cream.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch square baking dish.
Step 2
Mix flour, sugar, apricot jam, egg, baking soda, and 2 tbsp butter in a bowl until just combined.
Step 3
Spread batter evenly into the prepared dish.
Step 4
Bake for 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs.
Step 5
While pudding bakes, heat remaining 6 tbsp butter and cream in a saucepan over medium until bubbling, ~3 minutes.
Step 6
Pour hot toffee sauce over hot pudding. Let soak 10 minutes before serving.
Step 7
Serve warm with custard or whipped cream.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch square baking dish
- oven
- large mixing bowl
- whisk or spoon
- saucepan
- toothpick
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