Treacle Sponge & Custard

STEP 1

Lightly grease a 1.5L microwave safe bowl or pudding basin and drizzle the golden syrup over the base of the bowl.

STEP 2

In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until it is light and fluffy.  Add in the beaten eggs and stir gently.

STEP 3

add the self raising flour and gently fold it in until it is completely mixed. The sponge batter should have a slow dropping consistency when you drop it from a spoon. If it is too thick, stir in 1tbsp of warm water.

STEP 4

Transfer the batter to the microwaveable bowl and flatten the top down with the back of a spoon.  Cover with microwave safe cling film, leaving a small gap to allow air to escape. Cook on high power for 4 minutes.

Remove from the microwave and leave to stand for a further 4 minutes.

STEP 5

Carefully remove cling film (be warned some hot steam may come out). Turn the basin upside down on a serving plate or board and divide up ready for serving.

STEP 6

Serve with warm custard.