South African Malvapoeding (Marshmallow Pudding) Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 26, 2007

My husband made this for me after seeing it made on an Oprah show. Halfway through baking he poured the sauce on it like shown on the show. He used seedless blackberry preserves instead because I don't like apricot. It was wonderful! I am begging him to make for me w/lemon curd! As a tip to others, cake flour is just fine sifted flour. Superfine sugar can be made by giving your regular sugar a zip in the food processor.

—jkdodie

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 25, 2009

I thought the apricot made it taste funny

—abowwow

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29 Ratings

Jun 12, 2005

Not reviewing this recipe, but answering LORRAINE32's question ... superfine sugar is NOT confectioner's sugar. It is like granulated sugar but with much smaller pieces ... I make my own by putting granulated sugar in a food processor until it's finer, and it works great. Also, cake flour comes in a box in the grocery store near the other flours; not sure exactly how it's different from all-purpose flour, but it is - and it IS different from a cake mix.

—Carrie Magill

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Aug 07, 2009

Really yummy recipe...Just to clear things up, the word "pudding" in British/South African English means "dessert", so all you Americans out there can stop being confused by the description already. Use regular flour if you want, and put your sugar in the blender to make it superfine. Follow the instructions and you won't go wrong! Thanks!

—Liz S

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May 07, 2010

As a response to other reviews only.Cake flour is not just a sifted flour. Cake flour has different properties which makes it a weak flour, in turn that's why cakes need binders and such, also they are generally lighter, as opposed to bread flour which have properties that are unique and makes bread flour a strong flour. That's why breads are generally tougher than cakes. A.P. flour can be substituted for any of these but the ending results will differ slightly from its intended texture.

—Commis Chef Nieves

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Dec 02, 2006

This is an incredible recipe, and one that (for once) I followed to the letter. For those expecting a pudding... don't. It is a rich, moist and spongy cake. The sauce makes this a decadent dessert, and one that I will definitely repeat.

—elizajspencer

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Aug 21, 2007

I made this last night and loved it - it's just as I remember it! It turned out perfectly and absolutely delicious. I definitely recommend using orange juice (instead of water or sherry). Serve it with warm custard to top off a wonderful dessert (or anytime treat :).

—Liezl

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Sep 15, 2011

Being a South African this recipe is the one my mom taught me when I was younger. but I have to say that it was surprising to see that the translation of the name is marshmallow pudding :) I've never heard that before. To the questions that was asked... if the center of the pudding falls in don't stress when you pour the sauce over it will again puff up. before you pour the sauce over use a knife to get the sides loose. This makes the sauce absorb easier and the end is a awesome saucy pudding enjoy

—Risipit

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Nutrition

Calories
396 kcal
20%

Carbohydrates
47.5 g
15%

Cholesterol
107 mg
36%

Fat
21.9 g
34%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
3.8 g
8%

Sodium
276 mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

South African Malvapoeding (Marshmallow Pudding)

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 396
** Calories from Fat: 197

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 21.9g 34 %
** Saturated Fat 13.3g 67 %
** Cholesterol 107mg 36 %
** Sodium 276mg 11 %
** Potassium 74mg 2 %
** Total Carbohydrates 47.5g 15 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
** Protein 3.8g 8 %
** Sugars 31.6g
** Vitamin A 15 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 5 %
** Iron 16 %
** Thiamin 19 %
** Niacin 17 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate 23 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.