Malva Pudding

Method

1. 1

   Beat the eggs, sugar and apricot jam together until pale and well combined.

2. 2

   Stir in half the melted butter and the vinegar, then fold in the flour and baking soda, then the milk, mixing just until smooth.

3. 3

   Pour into a buttered baking dish and bake at 180°C for 35–40 minutes, until springy to the touch and dark gold on top.

4. 4

   While it bakes, bring the cream, remaining butter and a spoon of sugar to a boil for the sauce.

5. 5

   The moment the sponge comes out of the oven, stab it all over with a skewer and pour the hot sauce over — ALL of it.

   💡 Yes, all of it. The pudding will drink beyond reason — that is its nature and its name.

6. 6

   Let it sit 5 minutes to soak up the sauce, then serve warm with extra cream, because restraint left earlier.