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The Best Chocolate Malva Pudding

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: South African
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and gooey South African-inspired dessert, The Best Chocolate Malva Pudding combines a soft sponge with a luscious chocolate sauce that soaks into every bite. Served warm, it’s pure comfort on a plate.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 3 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (for sauce)
  • 1/2 cup Butter (for sauce)
  • 1/2 cup Sugar (for sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a medium ovenproof dish.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until pale. Add milk, melted butter, vinegar, and vanilla. Gently fold in dry ingredients.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour the batter into the greased dish, spreading evenly.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Place the dish into the oven.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake for 35–40 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
  6. Finishing Touches: While baking, heat cream, butter, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla in a saucepan until smooth.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Immediately pour hot sauce over pudding, let it soak, and serve warm with cream or ice cream.

Notes

  • Use high-quality cocoa for the richest flavor.
  • Pour sauce while pudding is hot for best absorption.
  • Let rest 5 minutes before serving so sauce settles in.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 36g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 51g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Chocolate Malva Pudding, South African dessert, gooey chocolate pudding, warm chocolate sponge, comfort food dessert