Microwave sponge pudding recipe
Syrup sponge in the microwave This light, fluffy steamed pudding cooks in just four minutes in the microwave. Serve it with golden syrup, or jam and custard. A food processor speeds up the prep time, but isn't essential. 125g/4oz butter, melted, plus extra to grease the pudding bowl125g/4oz caster sugar2 eggs150g/5oz plain flour1 tsp baking powder2 small lemons, zest and juice1–2 tbsp milk4 tbsp golden syrup, or jam if preferred, to servecustard, optional, to serve 125g/4oz butter, melted, plus extra to grease the pudding bowl 125g/4oz caster sugar 2 eggs 150g/5oz plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 small lemons, zest and juice 1–2 tbsp milk 4 tbsp golden syrup, or jam if preferred, to serve custard, optional, to serve Method Grease a 1.2 litre/2 pint bowl (suitable for the microwave). Sieve together the flour and baking powder. Tip the butter, sugar, eggs, flour and baking powder into a food processor and mix to a paste. If you're not using a food processor beat the sugar and butter together in a bowl, then mix in the eggs, baking powder and flour.Add the lemon juice and zest, continue to mix and add enough milk for the mixture reach a dropping consistency. (Hold a spoonful of the mixture upside down and it should drop off after a slight pause.) Spoon the mixture into the greased bowl and smooth the top a little (it doesn't need to be perfect). Cover with cling film or a tight fitting lid and microwave on full power for 4 minutes (or until the sponge begins to shrink from the sides and is springy to the touch). If your microwave is powerful (over 800 watts) cook for 3 minutes and check to see if it needs longer.Leave to stand for 2–3 minutes before turning out. Take care when removing the cling film or lid as the steam could burn you. Serve warm topped with golden syrup or jam and custard. Grease a 1.2 litre/2 pint bowl (suitable for the microwave). Grease a 1.2 litre/2 pint bowl (suitable for the microwave). Sieve together the flour and baking powder. Tip the butter, sugar, eggs, flour and baking powder into a food processor and mix to a paste. If you're not using a food processor beat the sugar and butter together in a bowl, then mix in the eggs, baking powder and flour. Sieve together the flour and baking powder. Tip the butter, sugar, eggs, flour and baking powder into a food processor and mix to a paste. If you're not using a food processor beat the sugar and butter together in a bowl, then mix in the eggs, baking powder and flour. Add the lemon juice and zest, continue to mix and add enough milk for the mixture reach a dropping consistency. (Hold a spoonful of the mixture upside down and it should drop off after a slight pause.) Spoon the mixture into the greased bowl and smooth the top a little (it doesn't need to be perfect). Add the lemon juice and zest, continue to mix and add enough milk for the mixture reach a dropping consistency. (Hold a spoonful of the mixture upside down and it should drop off after a slight pause.) Spoon the mixture into the greased bowl and smooth the top a little (it doesn't need to be perfect). Cover with cling film or a tight fitting lid and microwave on full power for 4 minutes (or until the sponge begins to shrink from the sides and is springy to the touch). If your microwave is powerful (over 800 watts) cook for 3 minutes and check to see if it needs longer. Cover with cling film or a tight fitting lid and microwave on full power for 4 minutes (or until the sponge begins to shrink from the sides and is springy to the touch). If your microwave is powerful (over 800 watts) cook for 3 minutes and check to see if it needs longer. Leave to stand for 2–3 minutes before turning out. Take care when removing the cling film or lid as the steam could burn you. Leave to stand for 2–3 minutes before turning out. Take care when removing the cling film or lid as the steam could burn you. Serve warm topped with golden syrup or jam and custard. Serve warm topped with golden syrup or jam and custard. Recipe tips Take care not to overcook the pudding as it will make the sponge tough. This recipe was tested using an 800 watt microwave. To prevent golden syrup sticking to your spoon, dip the spoon in boiling water first.