South African Malva Pudding Recipe | Rooibos and Orange Infused Malva Pudding | Wanna Cook

In a bowl, combine 0.5 cups of brown sugar and 3 tablespoons of softened margarine.

Add 2.5 tablespoons of apricot jam and cream together using a hand mixer or whisk until combined and creamy.

Add 2 eggs, one at a time, and incorporate them into the mixture.

Sift together 1.5 cups of flour, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 2 teaspoons of baking powder.

Mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until well incorporated.

Add 0.5 cups (160 ml) of milk and mix until smooth and pourable.

Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla essence and mix well.

Add 1 teaspoon of vinegar and mix until combined.

Pour the batter into a prepared baking dish and flatten it out.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 45 minutes to an hour.

Prepare the sauce by combining 3 tablespoons of margarine, 1 bag of rooibos tea, and optional orange peels in a bowl.

Add 0.5 cups of milk and 0.5 cups of sugar to the sauce mixture and bring to a gentle simmer on low heat.

Once the sponge is out of the oven, poke holes into it using a skewer or fork.

Pour the sauce over the hot sponge to allow it to soak in.

Let the sponge rest until cool and completely absorbed with sauce.

Cut into the sponge and serve with custard.

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