10 Minute Sponge Pudding

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I have no idea where i found this recipe but of all the sponge pudding recipes i have tried this is the easiest, nicest and most versatile. I don't use any other.

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Steps

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Cream the butter and sugar together.

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Add the eggs and vanilla essence.

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Add the flour , milk and lemon zest.

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Put the golden syrup in the bottom of a two pint bowl.

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Spoon the mixture on top.

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Cover and place in the microwave.

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Cook on high for 3.

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5 minutes.

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Sometimes , the pudding needs another 1.

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5 minutes on top of this.

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Variations: any flavourings can be omitted or added.

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For example , add raisins and you have spotted dick !.

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Ingredients

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self raising flour, unsalted butter, sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla essence, lemon zest, golden syrup