Malva Pudding
Sticky, spongy apricot pudding drenched in hot cream sauce, the quintessential South African dessert.
Why It Works
Vinegar reacts with baking soda for extreme rise, creating an open crumb that absorbs the cream sauce like a sponge; the apricot jam adds fruity acidity that prevents cloying sweetness.
Key Ingredients
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