South African Murg Poeding ("Marrow" Pudding)

A delicious, warm pudding with a dense texture (hence the marrow name). It pairs well with a warm custard sauce. Great for cold Sunday afternoons!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 268 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 pinch salt
• ½ cup boiling water
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 ½ tablespoons apricot jam

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 45 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch baking pan.

Step 3

Beat egg and 1/2 cup sugar together in a bowl. Mix in flour, vinegar, apricot jam, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add milk gradually, mixing well. Pour into the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Dissolve 1/2 cup sugar in boiling water. Add evaporated milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well; pour over baked pudding. Wait until sauce is absorbed before serving, about 5 minutes.