For the malva pudding: Position a rack in the center of your oven and heat to 375 degrees F. Spray an 8-by-8-inch cake pan with nonstick baking spray.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and baking soda, and set aside.
In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using an electric hand mixer, beat the sugar, eggs, milk and salt on medium speed until the mixture is pourable, about 2 minutes. Mix in the melted butter, vinegar and apricot jam.
Add the flour mixture in thirds and mix until smooth and lump-free. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake the cake until it is golden on top and a cake tester comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, 20 to 30 minutes.
For the glaze: While the cake is baking, heat the cream, sugar, butter, water and salt in a medium pot over medium-low heat, whisking gently until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm while the cake bakes. It should equal about 1 1/2 cups of glaze.
For the macerated strawberries: Toss the strawberries and dried apricots with the sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt, if using.
Place the cake on a wire rack and let cool until slightly warm, about 15 minutes, then use a toothpick to poke small holes throughout the cake. Pour all of the glaze evenly over the surface of the cake. Allow the glaze to soak into the cake for 2 minutes, then slice into 8 large squares (or 16 small ones) and serve with the macerated strawberries.
Store leftovers in an airtight container or store squares wrapped in plastic wrap. They will last in the refrigerator for 1 week.
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