Gooey Sticky Sweet Malva Pudding with Caramel Sauce, you’ll devour in minutes
Soft, Sticky Sweet Malva Pudding with Caramel Sauce. Easy South African dessert that melts in your mouth
This Pudding with Caramel Sauce is a cozy, warm dessert that’s perfect for sharing. It’s soft, spongy, and soaked in a buttery caramel sauce that’s impossible to resist.
Why you’ll love this Sticky Sweet Malva Pudding with Caramel Sauce:
- Super easy to make with pantry staples
- Perfectly soft and sticky every time
- Great for family gatherings or a simple treat
- Pairs beautifully with custard or whipped cream
Sweet, soft, and soaked in caramel goodness. Indulge in the ultimate South African dessert with a soft sponge soaked in buttery caramel. It’s a treat that everyone will love at the table.
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Sticky Sweet Malva Pudding with Caramel Sauce
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 Minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: South African
Description
Bake a soft sponge and pour warm caramel sauce over it. Bring the bakery experience to your kitchen with Sticky Sweet Malva Pudding.
Ingredients
Pudding:
- 375 ml milk
- 30 ml butter or margarine
- 15 ml smooth apricot jam
- 15 ml white vinegar
- 60 g butter or margarine, softened
- 200 ml white sugar
- 2 extra-large eggs
- 375 ml cake flour
- 10 ml baking powder
- 5 ml bicarbonate of soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Caramel sauce:
- 250 ml evaporated milk
- 100 ml sugar
- 60 g butter or margarine
- 5 ml caramel or vanilla essence
Instructions
- Start by placing 375 ml milk, 30 ml butter or margarine, and 15 ml smooth apricot jam in a small saucepan.
- Warm gently over low heat, stirring, until the butter and jam melt together.
- Don’t rush it; just let it slowly combine.
- Remove from heat and stir in 15 ml white vinegar. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream 60 g butter or margarine, softened, with 200 ml white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 extra-large eggs, one at a time, making sure each is fully combined before adding the next.
- Sift together 375 ml cake flour, 10 ml baking powder, 5 ml bicarbonate of soda, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, alternating with the milk mixture.
- Start and finish with the flour mixture. Don’t overmix; just combine until smooth.
- Pour batter into a large greased ovenproof dish (or individual ramekins).
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 45–55 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
- While the pudding is baking, make the caramel sauce: in a saucepan, combine 250 ml evaporated milk, 100 ml sugar, and 60 g butter or margarine.
- Simmer gently for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 5 ml caramel or vanilla essence.
- When the pudding comes out of the oven, pour the warm caramel sauce over it.
- It will soak right in and make the pudding extra sticky and indulgent.
- Serve warm, ideally with custard or whipped cream.
Tips & Tricks
- Make sure the milk mixture isn’t boiling when you add the vinegar; it curdles easily.
- Don’t overmix the batter; overworking the flour can make the pudding dense.
- Using individual ramekins works great for portion control and a faster bake.
- Caramel sauce can be warmed again gently if it thickens before serving.
Notes
Created, Prepared, Tasted, and Tested by Gail
South African classic dessert simplified. Sticky Sweet Malva Pudding with Caramel Sauce is easier than you think and tastes like a bakery treat. Perfect for any dessert occasion.
Sticky Sweet Malva Pudding with Caramel Sauce is a comforting, indulgent dessert that melts in your mouth. Soft sponge soaked in buttery caramel makes every bite irresistible and perfect for any occasion. Whether served with custard, whipped cream, or enjoyed on its own, it’s a dessert that brings warmth and satisfaction with every spoonful.
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