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🇿🇦 South Africa dessert

Malva Pudding

A warm apricot sponge soaked in a rich cream-and-butter sauce.

Prep & cook55 minDifficultyEasyServes6
Malva Pudding

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  • 180g plain flour
  • 150g sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon apricot jam

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 180°C and butter a 20cm baking dish.

  2. 2

    Beat sugar, egg and apricot jam, then fold in flour and milk.

  3. 3

    Bake for 30–35 minutes until deeply golden and springy.

  4. 4

    Warm cream, butter and 60g extra sugar until smooth.

  5. 5

    Pour the hot sauce over the pudding and rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Chef’s tip

Pour the sauce on while the sponge is hot so it absorbs every drop.