Microwave Syrup and Ginger Sponge Pudding

Microwave Syrup and Ginger Pudding- the classic golden syrup sponge dessert but with a zing of ginger. Perfect served with custard.


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This recipe harks back to my school days- Microwave Syrup and Ginger Sponge Pudding. When I think back to my childhood and school dinners, I remember them reasonably fondly,  especially the ones we had when we lived in Scotland. I was faintly horrified by the change when we moved to England. What was the obsession with using salad cream in everything? Why was the yoghurt so lumpy? (Answers- salad cream is much cheaper than mayonnaise. The yoghurt was made in gigantic buckets from a powder mix, and stirred with what looked like a stick..!) 

Before this disappointing change, the meals had been pretty good, the desserts especially. All those traditional puddings- syrup sponge, spotted dick, jam sponge, jammy rice pudding and so on. All good. Syrup Sponge was my absolute favourite.


Those school puddings were probably all steamed in the traditional way, a bit of tricky business. It also takes some time. So, I was very interested when my mum showed me that you can get similar results using the microwave! 

Microwave Syrup and Ginger sponge brings back all those school dinner memories. Warm comforting sponge with the sweetness of golden syrup and added ginger for a bit of a kick. The bonus with this recipe though, is that it makes syrup sponge in only minutes in the microwave. Mix it up like you would a normal cake batter and zap it. Easy. Quickest hot dessert you can get. Hope you enjoy!


Top Tips for making Microwave Syrup and Ginger Sponge

  • When the sponge is cooked, it will look matte on top, rather than glossy, and it will have little bubbles. It will also be springy if a spoon or a finger is gently pressed onto it.
  • The syrup sponge will keep for a few days and can be gently reheated in the microwave in portions if necessary.

                             


Make Microwave Syrup and Ginger Sponge

A full recipe card is at the end of this post. See below for a brief photo guide.

Put the syrup into a large microwavable dish.

Melt the butter.

Mix the melted butter with the rest of the ingredients.

Put the cake batter into the dish on top of the syrup.

Spread the batter evenly.

The golden syrup will rise up the sides.

Bake in the microwave until matte with bubbles.

Serve with custard.

Leftovers can be reheated as individual portions.


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Microwave Syrup and Ginger Sponge

Microwave Syrup and Ginger Sponge

prep time:5M cook time:6M total time:11M
Microwave Syrup and Ginger Pudding- the classic golden syrup sponge dessert but with a zing of ginger. Perfect served with custard.

ingredients:

  • 100g butter
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 100g self raising flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 tbsp golden syrup
  • 1 tsp ginger 

instructions:

How to cook Microwave Syrup and Ginger Sponge

  1. Melt the butter.
  2. Pour the butter into a mixing bowl and mix in the flour, ginger, eggs and caster sugar. Mix together until smooth.
  3. Add the syrup to a large pyrex dish or bowl so that it covers the bottom.
  4. Pour the mixture on top. Don't worry if it looks like the syrup is rising up the sides, it will sink back down when cooked. Spread the mixture gently so it's even.
  5. Pop in the microwave for 6.5 minutes in an 800w microwave. Slightly less in a lower wattage. If it looks as though it is rising too high and it's going to spill over, open the microwave door, let it go down for a couple of seconds and then start it going again.
  6. Take it out and leave it for 1-2 minutes (microwaved foods carry on cooking for a while after they come out.)
  7. Serve with custard or ice-cream.

NOTES:

When the sponge is cooked, it will look matte on top, rather than glossy, and it will have little bubbles. It will also be springy if a spoon or a finger is gently pressed onto it. The syrup sponge will keep for a few days and can be gently reheated in the microwave in portions if necessary.

Calories

480

Fat (grams)

23

Sat. Fat (grams)

14

Carbs (grams)

65

Fiber (grams)

1

Net carbs

64

Sugar (grams)

38

Protein (grams)

6

Sodium (milligrams)

513

Cholesterol (grams)

147
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