The delectable dessert – Malva Pudding – with South African origins has been a part of our culture and menus for the past few decades; but do you know the recipe? Because it happens to be our winter favourite and we thought we would share our recipe with you.

Ingredients for the batter:
– 1 cup sugar
– 1 egg
– 1 Tablespoon apricot jam
– 1 cup flour
– 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
– generous pinch salt
– 1 Tablespoon butter
– 1 teaspoon vinegar
– 1 cup milk

Ingredients for the sauce:
– 1 cup cream
– 4 oz (125g) butter
– 1 cup sugar
– 1/2 (half) cup hot water

Method for pudding:

• Beat the egg and sugar well in a mixer (if you have one – otherwise, just do it by hand). Add the jam.
• Sift flour, bicarb and salt.
• Melt the butter and add the vinegar.
• Add liquids to egg mixture alternately with the flour.
• Beat well and bake in a covered dish at 180 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour, check after 45 minutes.

Method for sauce:

• Melt together the ingredients for the sauce and pour over the pudding as it comes out of the oven.
• The sauce ingredients can be halved if you wish to be a touch healthier, but don’t forget the custard 😉

We hope you enjoy our recipe for this delicious Malva Pudding and the process behind making this delightful dish and most importantly, if you don’t have the time to make it? Then let us make it for you.