South African Malva Pudding Recipe

For the pudding:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• ⅓ cup apricot jam
• 1½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons fresh orange zest (optional)

For the sauce:

• 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, stir together the milk, eggs, apricot jam, apple cider vinegar, butter, brown sugar, and orange zest until combined.

4. 4

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and stir until the flour mixture is fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.

5. 5

   Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish.

6. 6

   Bake the pudding until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted through the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

7. 7

   While the malva pudding is baking, make the sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the cream, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and salt.

8. 8

   Stirring continuously, cook the sauce until the sugar is fully dissolved, the butter is melted, and the sauce has begun to thicken, about 3 minutes.

9. 9

   When the pudding is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and use a skewer to poke about 10 holes in the top of the pudding.

10. 10

    Pour the warm cream sauce over the pudding, and allow it to rest for 15 minutes before serving.

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