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South African Malva Pudding | Traditional Warm Caramel Sponge Dessert Recipe

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South African Malva Pudding is a rich, moist, and irresistibly soft sponge dessert famous for its sweet caramel flavor and silky cream sauce. One of South Africa's most iconic desserts, this comforting treat is traditionally served warm and generously soaked with a buttery cream syrup, creating an incredibly tender texture in every bite.

The sponge is made with apricot jam, brown sugar, butter, and a touch of vinegar, which gives the pudding its signature light texture and subtle tang. Once baked until golden, a warm sauce made from fresh cream, butter, sugar, and vanilla is poured over the pudding, allowing it to absorb every drop of rich sweetness.

The result is a luxurious dessert with a beautifully moist crumb and deep caramel flavor that pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream, fresh whipped cream, or warm custard. Whether served after a family dinner, during the holidays, or for a special celebration, Malva Pudding is always a crowd-pleaser.

Easy to prepare with pantry-friendly ingredients, South African Malva Pudding is a timeless dessert that brings warmth, comfort, and authentic South African flavor to your table.

Cooking Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add the egg and beat well. Mix in the apricot jam and vanilla extract.
Stir in the vinegar, then alternately add the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until the batter is smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the pudding bakes, combine the heavy cream, milk, butter, sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan. Heat gently over medium heat until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves. Do not boil.
Remove the baked pudding from the oven and immediately poke holes all over the surface using a skewer or fork. Slowly pour the warm cream sauce evenly over the hot pudding, allowing it to soak in completely.
Let the pudding rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, custard, or whipped cream.

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Ingredients

All-purpose flour – 1 cup (125 g) , Baking soda – 1 teaspoon , Salt – ¼ teaspoon

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Unsalted butter – 1 tablespoon, softened , Granulated sugar – 1 cup (200 g) , Large egg – 1

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Apricot jam – 2 tablespoons , White vinegar – 1 teaspoon , Whole milk – 1 cup (240 ml

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Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon

Ingredients

For the Cream Sauce : Heavy cream – ½ cup (120 ml) , Whole milk – ½ cup (120 ml) , Unsalted butter – ½ cup (115 g) , Granulated sugar – ¾ cup (150 g) , Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon