Malva Pudding with a Creamy Milk Tart Custard There are some desserts that are so comforting, they feel like home. In South ...

Malva pudding, a rich and syrupy baked dessert, holds a special place in South African cuisine.Known for its soft, spongy texture and caramel-like flavour, it’s a dish that comforts the soul and ...

A Chef’s Favorite Dessert Is Also the Easiest to Make Custard-soaked malva pudding, a beloved South African treat, is the cake for right now. Share full article 31 ...

April 21, 2025 at 6:00 am 1 of 2 | Malva pudding. A dollop of apricot jam sweetens the batter of this simple cake. Food styled by Samantha Seneviratne. (Julia Gartland / The New York Times) ...

There is something about the name 'Malva pudding' that feels strangely familiar. It might evoke images of a greasy, saffron-laced halwa from the Malwan region of India, nestled somewhere between ...

Malva pudding’s popularity surged in the mid-20th century, particularly among South Africa’s Afrikaner communities, where it became a quintessential Sunday dessert.