Description
Indulge in the rich, ultra-moist goodness of The Best Chocolate Malva Pudding, a South African dessert featuring a soft chocolate sponge soaked in a luscious cocoa sauce. This comforting treat is perfect for chilly evenings and pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra decadent experience.
Ingredients
Scale
For the pudding:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
For the sauce:
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or a similar-sized oven-safe pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure they are evenly combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the large egg, apricot jam, white vinegar, milk, heavy cream, and melted butter until smooth and well blended.
- Form Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Bake the Pudding: Pour the batter evenly into the greased baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the pudding bakes, combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the butter melts and the mixture starts to bubble. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Soak Pudding with Sauce: Immediately after removing the pudding from the oven, poke holes all over the top with a skewer or fork. Slowly pour the warm chocolate sauce over the hot pudding, allowing it to soak thoroughly for a moist and flavorful texture.
- Rest and Serve: Let the pudding rest for at least 10 minutes to absorb the sauce. Serve warm, ideally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- This South African-inspired dessert is ultra-moist and rich, making it perfect for special occasions or cozy nights in.
- Use high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for the best depth of chocolate flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and gently reheated in the microwave or oven before serving.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: South African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
