African Dessert
Indulge in the rich and soulful flavors of African cuisine with this delightful *African Dessert*, a caramel-laden treat inspired by the traditional Malva pudding. This recipe combines a moist, spongy cake made with apricot jam and a touch of vinegar for a subtle tang, baked to golden perfection. The warm dessert is then generously drenched in a luxurious caramel cream sauce made with butter, sugar, and heavy cream, ensuring every bite is decadently sweet and comforting. Ready in just an hour, this dessert is easy to prepare yet impressive, making it perfect for family gatherings or special occasions. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an irresistible treat that celebrates the essence of African culinary traditions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons apricot jam
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter (for sauce)
- 0.5 cup sugar (for sauce)
- 0.5 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a medium-sized baking dish and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together the apricot jam, vinegar, milk, melted butter, and the egg until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until you form a smooth batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the pudding bakes, prepare the caramel cream sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter for the sauce over medium heat.
Stir in the sugar and heavy cream, whisking continuously until the mixture starts to thicken. Add the boiling water and vanilla extract, and continue whisking for 2-3 more minutes.
Remove the baked pudding from the oven and immediately prick the surface all over with a fork. Pour the warm caramel cream sauce evenly over the pudding, allowing it to soak in.
Serve the Malva pudding warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.6 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.6 g | 478% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 673 mg | 224% | |
| Sodium | 2654 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 448.0 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 357.0 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 369 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 617 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
