Malva Pudding

Pudding

• caster sugar200 g
• eggs2
• apricot jam2 tbsp
• plain flour150 g
• bicarbonate of soda1 tsp
• salt1 pinch
• butter30 g
• white wine vinegar1 tsp
• milk250 ml

Sauce

• double cream250 ml
• butter100 g
• caster sugar150 g
• hot water120 ml
• vanilla extract1 tsp
• custard (optional)500 ml

Pudding

1. 01

   Heat the oven to 180°C. Melt the 30 g of butter and use a little of it to grease a 25 x 20 cm dish.

2. 02

   Beat the sugar and eggs until pale and thick, then beat in the jam.

3. 03

   Sift the flour, bicarbonate and salt. Mix the rest of the melted butter with the vinegar and milk.

4. 04

   Fold the dry and wet mixtures alternately into the egg and sugar mixture until smooth.

5. 05

   Pour into the dish and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until deep brown and springy.

Sauce

6. 06

   While the pudding bakes, heat the cream, butter, sugar and hot water until the sugar dissolves, then stir in the vanilla.

7. 07

   As soon as the pudding comes out of the oven, prick it all over and pour the hot sauce over slowly until it is all absorbed.

8. 08

   Serve warm with the custard.