Malva Pudding

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease an ovenproof dish.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, beat the sugar and egg until fluffy and light in color.

3. 3

   Stir in the apricot jam.

4. 4

   Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt into a separate bowl.

5. 5

   Melt the butter in a small saucepan or in the microwave and add the vinegar to it.

6. 6

   Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the egg mixture, starting and ending with the flour.

7. 7

   Stir in the melted butter and vinegar mixture until well combined.

8. 8

   Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   While the pudding is baking, prepare the sauce by combining the heavy cream, butter, sugar, and hot water in a saucepan.

10. 10

    Heat the sauce ingredients over medium heat until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly.

11. 11

    Once the pudding is done, remove it from the oven and pour the hot sauce over it.

12. 12

    Allow the pudding to soak up the sauce for a few minutes before serving.

13. 13

    Serve warm with a dollop of cream or custard if desired.