Afrikaner CuisineCape Malay CuisineDurban Indian

Malva Pudding

Name: Malva Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Durban Indian, South African
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour; 1/2 cup milk; 3 tablespoons of apricot jam; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 1 cup fresh cream

Make authentic Malva Pudding with this foolproof recipe. Packed with rich traditional flavor, step-by-step photos, and cooking tips by Denisiya on EatMee Recipes.

By DenisiyaPublished on September 15, 2016

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Prep Time15 mins

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Cook Time25 mins

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Total Time40 mins

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ServingsServes 4

This South African Dessert Recipe Serves 7-10

Malva pudding is a sweet pudding which originated from the Cape Dutch. It contains apricot jam & has a light caramelized surface. A cream sauce is regularly poured over it while it is hot, & it is generally served hot with custard &/or ice cream.

It is of Cape Dutch root with numerous augmentations which may vary starting with one region then onto the next, e.g., ginger. It has numerous variations, for example, the Cape brandy pudding, which additionally incorporates liquor & dates, & the tipsy tart, which contains just cognac.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

8 Steps

Step 1
Preheat the oven at 180° C.
Step 2
In a medium sized bowl, beat the eggs, milk, butter, & apricot jam together.
Step 3
Add in the flour, sugar & bicarbonate of soda. Mix well.
Step 4
Lightly grease a cake tin & pour the mixture in. Bake for 25 minutes.
Step 5
Whilst the mixture is baking, drop the sauce ingredients into a small pot & bring to a boil.
Step 6
Turn off the oven once the pudding is done.
Step 7
Pour boiling sauce over & leave to rest in the turned off oven for a couple of minutes. (The heat will ensure that the sauce soaks through the baked pudding, leaving it moist & sticky).
Step 8
Serve with a hot/cold custard.

Frequently Asked Questions & Cooking Tips

Expert kitchen guidance and troubleshooting for making the best Malva Pudding

How should I store Malva Pudding to maintain freshness?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 to 2 weeks. For milk-based sweetmeats like burfee or soji, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 7 to 10 days.

Can I substitute butter with margarine or oil?

Pure butter or ghee provides the authentic rich aroma and texture characteristic of traditional Indian sweetmeats and bakes. Margarine can be used in a pinch, but butter delivers superior flavor.

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Hi, I'm Denisiya! Food lover, recipe developer, and founder of EatMee Recipes. I specialize in authentic South African Durban Indian cuisine, comforting curries, and modern Instant Pot adaptations. Every recipe on this site is tested in my personal kitchen to ensure you get mouth-watering, foolproof results every time.

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