Mavla Pudding Recipe

Prepare to have you socks knocked off because this South African dessert is that good! When we made it it only lasted about a day because its Heaven in your mouth. It reminds me of a dulce de leche with its bread-pudding texture and toffee-like taste. Traditionally served in South Africa during Christmas time its the perfect recipe to share with your loved ones.

Malva Pudding

Serves 6 to 8.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp apricot jam
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp. vinegar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt

For Sauce:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 7 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup hot water
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350. In a bowl, whisk 3/4 cup sugar and 2 large eggs until thick and yellow. Mix in 1 tbsp. apricot jam, 1 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted, 1 tsp vinegar, and 1/3 cup milk.
2. In second bowl, mix 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Pour dry mixture into wet mixture, and stir until combined.
3. Pour batter into an 8-inch square or round baking pan. Bake in center of over until pudding has risen and top is evenly browned, 16-18 minutes.
4. While it bakes, make the sauce. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 7 tbsp. unsalted butter, 1/3 cup hot water, and 2 tsp. vanilla extract in a saucepan over low heat. Simmer and stir constantly, until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved, 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
5. Let the baked pudding sit for a few minutes. Pour sauce evenly over top, let stand 15 minutes.

Enjoy! 🙂