Description
Indulge in the comforting sweetness of this South African classic dessert, Banana Malva Pudding. A moist and decadent sponge cake with a hint of banana flavor, drenched in a luscious creamy sauce. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Main Cake:
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large), 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tablespoon apricot jam, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted), 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ cup whole milk
Sauce:
½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup whole milk, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, sugar, eggs, apricot jam, melted butter, and vinegar.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the wet mixture alternating with milk.
- Bake: Pour batter into the dish and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden.
- Make the sauce: In a saucepan, heat cream, milk, sugar, and butter. Stir in vanilla.
- Finish: Once baked, poke holes in pudding, pour sauce over, and let it sit before serving.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream, custard, or vanilla ice cream.
- You can use peach or banana jam as a substitute for apricot jam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: South African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
