Malva Pudding
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup dairy-free buttermilk (plant-based milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar)
- 2 tbsp melted dairy-free butter or coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp apricot jam
Sauce:
- ½ cup dairy-free butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup canned coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease an 8-inch square baking dish or a similar-sized pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the dairy-free buttermilk, melted dairy-free butter, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and apricot jam until smooth.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Sauce:
- While the cake is baking, prepare the sauce.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the dairy-free butter, granulated sugar, and coconut milk.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a simmer.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Soak the Cake:
- When the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately poke holes all over the top with a skewer or fork.
- Pour the warm sauce evenly over the hot cake, allowing it to soak in.
- Let the cake sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the sauce.
Serve:
- Serve the Malva Pudding warm with a scoop of dairy-free ice cream or a drizzle of custard.
Notes
Dairy-Free Buttermilk: Make this by combining plant-based milk with 1 tbsp of lemon juice or vinegar and letting it sit for 5-10 minutes.
Apricot Jam: Adds a lovely caramel flavor and color to the cake. If unavailable, you can use another fruit jam as a substitute.
Serving: This pudding is best served warm for the ultimate cozy dessert experience.
