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Quick Syrup and Lemon Sponge Pudding

A fast microwave sponge pudding made with golden syrup, lemon zest, and flour, served warm with extra syrup and custard.

VegetarianQuickDessertSweetMicrowave

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 447.5 kcals 7160 kcals
Carbohydrates 59.5 grams 952.1 grams
Fat 20.8 grams 332.8 grams
Protein 5.5 grams 88.5 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
16 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
Golden Syrup
For the basin base
100
g
Golden Syrup
For the batter
125
g
Caster Sugar
350
g
Self-Raising Flour
75
g
Golden Syrup
To serve
Dairy
350
g
Butter
Softened, plus extra for greasing
6
pieces
Eggs
Lightly beaten
1
splash
Milk
Optional to adjust consistency
1
l
Custard
To serve
Fruits
2
pieces
Lemon
Zest only

Steps

  • Generously butter the inside of two 1.2 litre pudding basins.
  • Spoon 50g of golden syrup into the base of each basin.
  • Beat the remaining syrup, butter, sugar, and zest until fluffy.
  • Mix in the eggs and flour gradually until reaching a dropping consistency.
  • Fill the basins three-quarters full and smooth the tops.
  • Cover loosely with clingfilm and microwave each pudding for five minutes.
  • Wait five minutes, run a knife around the edge, and invert onto a plate.
  • Drizzle with extra syrup and serve with warm custard.