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Malva pudding
Heat the oven to 180 °C and butter a 20 cm square or 1.5-litre oval dish.
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How long does Malva pudding take?
1 hr all in — 15 min prep, 45 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 8 portions. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk, Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Oven, Baking tray, Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ¼ tsp.
How much sugar?
200 g of Sugar.
How much vinegar?
1 tsp of Vinegar.
How much sugar?
100 g of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Apricot jam → Smooth peach or plum jam. The jam is for colour and a faint tang, so any smooth stone-fruit jam works.
What should I watch for?
Pour while both are hot. A cold sponge will not absorb the sauce.
Any tips from this recipe?
It reheats well: cover and warm at 160 °C for 15 minutes. The sauce re-liquefies. Some cooks add a tablespoon of brandy to the sauce. It is a sound idea.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.