Malva Pudding

A sticky, spongy apricot pudding soaked in a buttery sauce.

Afrikaner (Boerekos) · R Budget · 1 hour · Serves 8 · Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 200 g sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp apricot jam
  • 150 g flour
  • 1 tsp bicarb
  • 250 ml milk
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 125 ml cream or evaporated milk

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Method

  1. Beat the sugar, egg and jam. Add the flour, bicarb, milk, vinegar and melted butter.
  2. Bake in a greased dish at 180°C for 40 minutes.
  3. Heat the cream with 100 g sugar, 100 g butter and 125 ml hot water.
  4. Pour the hot sauce over the pudding as it comes out of the oven. Serve with custard.

Cheaper swaps & tips

  • Evaporated milk or plain milk can replace cream in the sauce.