Microwave Sponge Pudding

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 9 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons golden syrup (or light corn syrup if not available)
• 6 tablespoons superfine sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup self raising flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons warm water
• custard, to serve

Recipe

• 1 grease 1.5 litre heatproof bowl with a small amount of butter. spoon the syrup into the basin.
• 2 cream the remaining butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. gradually add the eggs, beating well between each addition.
• 3 sift the flour and baking powder together, then fold into the creamed mixture using a large metal spoon. add enough warm water to give a soft, dropping consistency. spoon into the bowl and level.
• 4 cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap, leaving a small gap to allow air to escape. microwave on high power for 4 minutes, then remove and let stand for 5 minutes, while it continues to cook.
• 5 turn the sponge out on to a warm serving plate. serve with custard.