Authentic Malva Pudding Recipe by a South African

About Pudding and Malva Pudding Recipe:

Pudding is a type of food that can be either a dessert or a savory (salty or spicy) dish that is part of the main meal.

In the United States and Canada, pudding characteristically denotes a sweet, milk-based dessert similar in consistency to egg-based custards, instant custards or a mousse, often commercially set using cornstarch, gelatin or similar coagulating agent such as Jell-O. The modern American usage to denote a specific kind of dessert has evolved over time from the originally almost exclusive use of the term to describe savory dishes, specifically those created using a process similar to that used for sausages, in which meat and other ingredients in mostly liquid form are encased and then steamed or boiled to set the contents. Black (blood) pudding and haggis survive from this tradition.

In the United Kingdom and some of the Commonwealth countries, the word pudding is still used to describe both sweet and savory dishes. Unless qualified, however, the term in everyday usage typically denotes a dessert; in the United Kingdom, pudding is used as a synonym for a dessert course. Dessert puddings are rich, fairly homogeneous starch- or dairy-based desserts such as rice pudding, steamed cake mixtures such as treacle sponge pudding with or without the addition of ingredients such as dried fruits as in a Christmas pudding. Savory dishes include Yorkshire pudding, black pudding, suet pudding and steak and kidney pudding. (Malva Pudding Recipe)

In some Commonwealth countries these puddings are known as custards (or curds) if they are egg-thickened, as blancmange if starch-thickened, and as jelly if gelatin-based. Pudding may also refer to other dishes such as bread pudding and rice pudding, although typically these names derive from their origin as British dishes.

History

One of the earliest documented recipes for asida is found in a tenth century Arabic cookbook by Ibn Sayyar al-Warraq called Kitab al-Ṭabīḫ (Arabic: كتاب الطبيخ‎, The Book of Dishes). It was described as a thick pudding of dates cooked with clarified butter (samn). A recipe for asida was also mentioned in an anonymous Hispano-Muslim cookbook dating to the 13th century. In the 13th and 14th centuries, in the mountainous region of the Rif along the Mediterranean coast of Morocco, a flour made from lightly grilled barley was used in place of wheat flour.

A recipe for asida that adds argan seed oil was documented by Leo Africanus (c. 1465–1550), the Arab explorer known as Hasan al-Wazan in the Arab world. According to the French scholar Maxime Rodinson, asida were typical foods among the Bedouin of pre-Islamic and, probably, later times. In the United Kingdom and some of the Commonwealth countries, the word pudding can be used to describe both sweet and savory dishes. Unless qualified, however, the term in everyday usage typically denotes a dessert; in the United Kingdom, pudding is used as a synonym for a dessert course. (Malva Pudding Recipe)

Savory puddings

The modern usage of the word pudding to denote primarily desserts has evolved over time from the almost exclusive use of the term to describe savory dishes, specifically those created using a process similar to sausages where meat and other ingredients in a mostly liquid form are encased and then steamed or boiled to set the contents.

The most famous examples still surviving are black pudding, which was a favorite of King Henry VIII, and haggis. Other savory dishes include suet pudding and steak and kidney pudding. Boiled or steamed pudding was a common main course aboard ships in the Royal Navy during the 18th and 19th centuries; pudding was used as the primary dish in which daily rations of flour and suet were employed. v

Dessert puddings

Commonwealth dessert puddings are rich, fairly homogeneous starch– or dairy-based desserts such as rice pudding or steamed cake mixtures such as treacle sponge pudding (with or without the addition of ingredients such as dried fruits as in a Christmas pudding).

In the United States and some parts of Canada, pudding characteristically denotes a sweet milk-based dessert similar in consistency to egg-based custards, instant custards or a mousse, often commercially set using cornstarch, gelatin or similar coagulating agent such as the Jell-O brand line of products. In Commonwealth countries these foods are known as custards (or curds) if they are egg-thickened, blancmange if starch-thickened, and jelly if gelatin-based. Pudding may also refer to other dishes such as bread pudding and rice pudding in North America, although typically these names derive from their origin as British dishes. (Malva Pudding Recipe)

About Malva Pudding Recipe:

If you are in South Africa, search for “African food near me” and

Malva Pudding will definitely come.

In fact, it is one of the most popular desserts made in South Africa.

So, without delay, let’s get to know him. (Malva Pudding Recipe)

Malva Pudding History

South African legend Maggie is the person who invented this fabulously sweet Malva pudding nearly 50 years ago. (Malva Pudding Recipe)

It has since been among the top dessert options on any restaurant’s menu.

Despite the many variations of this recipe, such as the Cape Malay malva pudding recipe, the Boschendal malva pudding recipe, it still retains its name. (Malva Pudding Recipe)

Malva Pudding Recipe

Servings: 8-10

Time Required: 40 Minutes (Approx.)

Ingredients for Malva Pudding Recipe:

For cake:
Ingredient	Quantity
Sugar	1 Cup (200g)
Egg	2
Butter	1 Tablespoon
Apricot Jam	3 Tablespoon
Cake Flour	150g
Baking Soda	1 Teaspoon
Milk	1/2 Cup
White Vinegar	2 Teaspoon
Vanilla Essence	2 Tablespoon
For Sauce:
Ingredient	Quantity
Fresh Cream	1/2 Cup
Sugar	1/2 Cup
Butter	1/2 Cup
Hot Water	1/2 Cup
Vanilla Essence	1 Teaspoon

Step 1: Cake Preparation

Instructions:

Let’s start with the cake first.

Add the flour, sugar, and baking powder to a bowl – in other words, mix all the dry ingredients of the cake. (Malva Pudding Recipe)

Now add the milk, two eggs, vanilla extract, melted butter and white vinegar to the above mixture.

You may wonder why vinegar was added here, but here is the answer.

The reason we add vinegar is because vinegar is an acid that, when mixed with baking soda, reacts to produce carbon dioxide and helps the cake achieve the spongy, soft, marshmallow mouthfeel we love. (Malva Pudding Recipe)

One thing to note: While mixing the ingredients, turn on your oven and set it to 180°F, so when you prepare the mixture, the oven is well-heated and ready to cook.

Now add apricot jam to this mixture.

Mix well with a little mixer for 5 minutes or until you see it mixed well. A Mixer Splash Guard Cover that does not allow the mixture to spill out of the container helps here.

Now that you have prepared the cake batter, pour it into the cake mold.

The DIY cake shaper is the best thing to use here as a cake mold because it allows you to shape your Malva pudding to your liking. Heart shaped, first letter of your name etc.

Or if you want to make individual muffins or cupcakes, a batter dispenser is preferable.

Now put in the oven preheated to 180°F, 15-20 minutes. (Malva Pudding Recipe)

Step 2: Topping-Sauce Preparation

While the cake is baking, you can prepare the sauce.

After finishing the cake, it’s time to make the delicious sauce that can be poured on top.

Instructions:

Melt half a glass of butter in a sauce pan, and then add half a glass of sugar.

Then add half a glass of fresh cream and a tablespoon of vanilla extract. Stir well while still heating over medium heat.

When it starts to boil, add half a glass of water and let it boil for a while, and that’s it. (Malva Pudding Recipe)

You’re done.

Step 3: Final Preparation

The cake should be ready by now. Take it out of the oven and drizzle this sauce over it. Be sure to add a thick layer on top of the cake that hides its surface.

Malva pudding is ready to be served. (Malva Pudding Recipe)

How to Serve Malva Pudding?

Don’t forget to add a scoop of fresh cream to the bowl next to the slice when serving.

How healthy is Malva Pudding?

A 100-gram serving of Malva pudding contains 317 calories, 46 carbohydrates, 15 g fat and no protein. (Malva Pudding Recipe)

Baking tips for Malva Pudding

• Make sure the oven is already hot as mentioned above. Putting the dough in the cold oven will not give you the taste you want.
• The pan used should not be sticky or just use an oven styler.
• Although you set the temperature according to the standards mentioned above, keep an eye on the cake. Because the cooking time also depends on the type of pan, the temperature of the oven and its interior.
• Be sure to beat it well, but not too long. Mixing it a little will give it a rough look, while mixing it too much will make the sponge too thin and smooth. Take a look at the comparison below, where each is mixed for different times.

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