Description
A classic British microwave sponge pudding with a light, fluffy sponge and a rich golden syrup topping. This quick and comforting dessert delivers traditional flavors in just minutes.
Ingredients
170 g unsalted butter
170 g plain flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
170 g caster sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
75 g golden syrup
1 teaspoon butter or oil for greasing
1 tablespoon flour for greasing
Instructions
- Grease a 1.7-litre microwave-safe pudding basin or bowl with butter or oil and lightly dust with flour.
- Pour the golden syrup into the bottom of the prepared bowl.
- Cream together the butter and caster sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Stir the baking powder into the flour and gently fold the flour into the batter until fully combined.
- Spoon the batter carefully over the golden syrup.
- Cover the bowl loosely with cling film or a microwave-safe cover.
- Microwave on full power for 6 minutes until the sponge has risen and is cooked through.
- Allow the pudding to stand for 2 minutes.
- Carefully turn out onto a serving plate and serve warm with custard, cream, or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Add lemon zest for a fresh citrus flavor.
Replace vanilla extract with almond extract for a subtle nutty taste.
Mix in raisins or sultanas for extra texture.
Use fruit jam instead of golden syrup for a different topping.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm spiced version.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze portions for up to 2 months and thaw overnight before reheating.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 20–30 seconds.
- Prep Time: 9 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
