Malva Pudding

Prep Time:

Cook time: 30 minutes

Serves: 6

Description
'Marshmallow' Pudding - named for its spongy texture; a cross-between steamed pudding and cake. It is rich, delicious and indulgent and part of any gourmet tour of Cape Town.

Ingredients

 * 1 heaped tablespoon butter
 * 3 heaped tablespoons apricot jam
 * 1 egg
 * 1 cup flour
 * 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
 * ½ cup sugar
 * ½ cup milk

Directions

 * 1) Cream together the butter and sugar.
 * 2) Add the beaten egg and jam and beat together
 * 3) Add the dry ingredients and milk alternately and stir into the mixture
 * 4) Pour the batter into a greased round dish approx 21cm / 8 inches
 * 5) Cover either with a lid or tinfoil and bake at 180C / 375F for 30 minutes until the top is browned and a skewer comes out clean
 * 6) Serve warm with custard and cream.