Traditional Malva Pudding with Homemade Custard by Grace The Cookist

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp apricot jam
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for sauce)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for sauce)
• 2 cup whole milk (for custard)
• 3 egg yolks (for custard)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (for custard)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a medium baking dish.
2. Whisk eggs and sugar together in a bowl for 3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
3. Beat in the apricot jam until well combined.
4. Sift the flour and baking soda into the mixture, alternating with the milk and vinegar, and mix until smooth.
5. Pour batter into the baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and firm to the touch.
6. Combine sauce ingredients (cream, butter, sugar) in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until butter melts and sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
7. Pour the warm sauce over the pudding as soon as it comes out of the oven, allowing it to soak in for 10 minutes.
8. For the custard, whisk yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan, slowly add milk, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 8-10 minutes until thickened.