Delicious Banana Malva Pudding: Warm, Sticky, Buttery Comfort in Every Spoonful

Delicious Banana Malva Pudding

Thank you so much for being here—truly. I’m so excited to share this Delicious Banana Malva Pudding with you because it takes the classic South African dessert we all adore and elevates it with sweet, cozy banana flavor. Anything but boring!!

Every time this pudding comes out of the oven—golden, fragrant, bubbling with buttery caramel sauce—I’m instantly kicking myself for not making it more often. It’s warm, soft, sticky, spongy, melt-in-your-mouth perfection. A true comfort dessert that wraps you in sweetness from the very first bite.

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Overview of Banana Malva Pudding

This dessert is a banana-infused twist on traditional Malva pudding: a soft, cake-like baked pudding drenched in a warm cream-and-butter sauce. The bananas add extra sweetness, moisture, and a deeper, richer flavor that pairs beautifully with the caramel-like syrup.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• The perfect winter comfort dessert
• Soft, spongy, sticky texture
• Caramelized banana flavor throughout
• Easy ingredients and simple steps
• Even better the next day
• Serve warm straight from the oven

What Does Banana Malva Pudding Taste Like?

Imagine warm banana bread… but softer, more buttery, soaked in a creamy caramel sauce that turns it into a heavenly sponge pudding. It’s sweet, cozy, nostalgic, and wonderfully indulgent.

Benefits of This Recipe

• Budget friendly
• Perfect for family dinners and gatherings
• Uses pantry staples
• Quick assembly
• Kid-approved
• Amazing with ice cream

Ingredients

Pudding

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp apricot jam (optional but traditional)
• ½ cup milk
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 tbsp white vinegar

Sauce

• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup hot water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Tools You’ll Need

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish
• Saucepan
• Spatula
• Measuring cups/spoons

Ingredient Additions & Substitutions

• Add cinnamon or nutmeg for warmth
• Use brown sugar instead of white in the pudding
• Swap bananas for mashed pumpkin for a fall twist
• Use coconut milk in the sauce for a tropical flavor
• Add a splash of rum extract for deeper caramel notes
• Add chopped nuts for texture

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking dish.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together:

• flour
• sugar
• baking soda
• salt

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, combine:

• egg
• melted butter
• vanilla
• apricot jam
• milk
• mashed bananas
• vinegar

Whisk until smooth and well combined.

4. Combine Mixtures

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. (Don’t overmix!)

5. Bake

Pour batter into your prepared dish. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden and set in the center.

6. Make the Sauce

While pudding bakes, heat in a saucepan:

• heavy cream
• butter
• sugar
• hot water

Stir until fully melted, then add vanilla.

7. Soak the Pudding

As soon as the pudding comes out of the oven, poke small holes throughout. Slowly pour warm sauce over the top until fully absorbed.

8. Serve Warm

This pudding is best enjoyed warm when it’s sticky, soft, and beautifully soaked.

What to Serve With Banana Malva Pudding

• Vanilla ice cream
• Fresh whipped cream
• Custard sauce
• Caramel drizzle
• Sliced bananas
• Toasted nuts

Storage Instructions

• Refrigerator: 3–4 days
• Freezer: Up to 2 months
• Reheat: Microwave in 20–30 second bursts or warm in a low oven

General Information

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 6–8
• Difficulty: Easy

Conclusion

This Delicious Banana Malva Pudding is warm, buttery, sticky, sweet, and everything a comfort dessert should be. It’s simple, nostalgic, and guaranteed to bring big smiles to the table.

If you love cozy desserts, you’ll also enjoy my Cream Cheese Coffee Cake, Three Cheese Quiche, and Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting!

Share Your Dessert Creations!

If you make this recipe, please leave a review and share your beautiful Banana Malva Pudding photos on Pinterest—I love seeing your kitchen magic!

Nutritional Information (approx. per serving)

• Calories: 320
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 45g
• Protein: 3g