Chocolate malva pudding recipe: A rich twist on a South African favourite

Few desserts are as comforting and nostalgic as malva pudding.

The beloved South African classic has long been a staple at Sunday lunches, family celebrations and festive gatherings.

Soft, sticky and served warm with custard or ice cream, it's the kind of pudding that instantly feels like home.

While the traditional version remains a favourite, this chocolate malva pudding takes things up a notch.

It keeps everything people love about the original while adding a rich cocoa flavour and a silky chocolate sauce that makes it even more indulgent.

If you're a chocolate lover, this may just become your new go-to dessert.

Chocolate Malva Pudding

This chocolate malva pudding is soft, rich and deeply chocolatey, finished with a velvety chocolate sauce that soaks into every bite.

INGREDIENTS

For the chocolate malva pudding

• 2 medium eggs
• 170g white sugar
• 50g unsalted butter, melted
• 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 30g apricot jam
• 1 teaspoon vinegar (white or apple cider)
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 140g all-purpose flour
• 250ml milk

For the chocolate sauce

• 100g milk chocolate
• 250ml cooking cream
• 50ml milk (optional)

METHOD

• Preheat the oven to 170°C.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes pale, light and fluffy.
• Add the melted butter, cocoa powder, flour, bicarbonate of soda, vinegar and apricot jam. Mix until well combined.
• Pour in the milk and stir until you have a smooth batter. The mixture will be quite runny.
• Lightly grease an ovenproof baking dish and pour in the batter.
• Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 45 minutes.
• Remove the foil and continue baking for a further 10 to 15 minutes, or until the pudding is cooked through and slightly firm on top. Baking times may vary depending on your oven.
• While the pudding is finishing in the oven, prepare the sauce. Heat the cream in a saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
• Add the milk chocolate and stir until completely melted and smooth.
• For a thinner sauce, stir in a little warm milk until you reach your preferred consistency.
• Remove the pudding from the oven and serve warm with the chocolate sauce poured over the top.
• Serve with ice cream, custard or enjoy it on its own.

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