Treacle Sponge Pudding
Treacle sponge pudding is a traditional British steamed dessert made with golden syrup or black treacle poured over a light, buttery sponge. The syrup soaks into the sponge as it cooks, giving every serving a rich, caramel-like sweetness. It comes together in about an hour and is best served warm with custard or cream.
Ingredients
- 175 g unsalted butter softened
- 175 g caster sugar
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 175 g self-raising flour sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp milk full-fat
- 6 tbsp golden syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C Fan). Grease a 1.2-liter pudding basin with butter and line the bottom with a circle of baking paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes using an electric hand mixer.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. A smooth, homogenous mixture is key to a light sponge.
- Gently fold in the sifted self-raising flour and baking powder using a spatula, ensuring everything is well combined without knocking out the air.
- Add the milk to the mixture and stir until just incorporated. The batter should be smooth and drop from the spoon easily.
- Pour the golden syrup into the prepared pudding basin, then gently spoon the sponge batter over it.
- Cover the basin with a piece of baking paper and then a piece of foil, pleated in the middle to allow for rising. Secure with string under the lip of the basin.
- Place the basin in a deep roasting pan and fill with boiling water to halfway up the sides of the basin. Carefully transfer to the oven and steam for 1 hour.
- Remove the basin from the oven and let the pudding sit for a few minutes. Run a knife around the edge and invert onto a serving plate.
Notes
For a richer flavor, substitute brown sugar for caster sugar. For dietary adaptations, use gluten-free flour and baking powder.
Nutrition
Calories: 536kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 7gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 1gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 873IUCalcium: 71mgIron: 1mg
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