Traditional Malva Pudding

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

In a mixing bowl, cream together 3 tablespoons of butter and 250 ml of sugar until light and fluffy.

In a separate bowl, beat 1 egg, 5 ml of bicarbonate of soda, and 2 tablespoons of apricot jam until well combined.

Add the egg mixture to the butter mixture and mix well.

Sift 250 ml of cake flour and gradually stir it into the butter mixture.

Gradually add 250 ml of milk, stirring until the mixture is smooth.

Bake the Pudding:

Grease an oven-proof dish or individual small bowls.

Fill with the pudding mixture up to ¾ full.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the pudding is cooked through and golden brown.

Prepare the Sauce: