Malva Pudding

Ingredients

US measurements with metric in parentheses.

• 1 cup (200 g) sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp (20 g) apricot jam
• 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp (5 g) baking soda
• 1 tsp (5 ml) white vinegar
• 1 tbsp (14 g) melted butter
• ½ cup (120 ml) milk
• ½ cup (115 g) butter
• ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream
• ½ cup (120 ml) hot water
• ½ cup (100 g) sugar for the sauce
• 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch (23 cm) dish.
2. Beat the 1 cup sugar and egg until pale. Mix in the jam.
3. Stir the baking soda into the vinegar, then add it with the melted butter and milk to the egg mixture. Fold in the flour.
4. Pour into the dish and bake 30 to 35 minutes until golden and risen.
5. Meanwhile, heat the sauce ingredients until the butter melts and sugar dissolves.
6. Poke holes all over the hot pudding with a skewer and pour the hot sauce over. Rest 10 minutes and serve warm with custard or ice cream.