South African Malvapoeding (Marshmallow Pudding)

This rich, South African pudding contains no marshmallows, but probably got its name from its spongy texture! Delicious served hot or cold with cream.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 396 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup superfine sugar
• 1 tablespoon apricot jelly
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 1.3333333730698 cups cake flour
• 0.5 cup water, orange juice, or sherry

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1-quart oven-proof baking dish.

Step 3

Heat milk, 2 tablespoons butter, and vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat until butter melted. Remove from heat; set aside.

Step 4

Meanwhile, sift flour, baking soda, and salt together into a bowl; set aside.

Step 5

Beat 1 cup superfine sugar and eggs together in a separate bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy and light colored, about 5 minutes. Gradually beat in apricot jam. Fold flour mixture into egg mixture alternately with warmed milk mixture using a spatula. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.

Step 6

Heat heavy cream, remaining 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat until butter melted and sugar dissolved. Do not allow mixture to boil.

Step 7

Remove pudding from the oven; pierce several times with a skewer or fork. Immediately pour hot cream mixture over pudding. Serve hot or cold.