Steamed Treacle Sponge Pudding

Name: Steamed Treacle Sponge Pudding
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 140 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '120g unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature, plus extra for greasing'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '120g golden caster sugar'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 eggs'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '120g self-raising flour, sifted'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tbsp whole milk'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': 'Pinch of salt'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 lemon, zested'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 tbsp golden syrup, plus extra to serve'}; {'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'Double cream'}

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Indulge in this classic Steamed Treacle Sponge Pudding, a delightful dessert featuring a rich, buttery texture and sweet treacle flavor. Perfectly steamed to create a melt-in-your-mouth experience, it’s a nostalgic treat for all ages!

545 kcal /serving 2 hrs Serves 4 Medium British

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '120g unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature, plus extra for greasing'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '120g golden caster sugar'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 eggs'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '120g self-raising flour, sifted'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 tbsp whole milk'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': 'Pinch of salt'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 lemon, zested'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '3 tbsp golden syrup, plus extra to serve'}
{'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'Double cream'}

Preparation

Grease a 1-litre pudding basin with butter and line the base with baking parchment.
Set the slow cooker to high to preheat.
In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time.
Fold in the flour, then add the milk, salt, and lemon zest.

Cooking

Spoon the golden syrup into the prepared basin, then add the batter, smoothing the top.
Cover with baking parchment and foil, making a pleat for expansion.
Secure with kitchen string.
Place the basin in the slow cooker and pour boiling water halfway up the sides.
Cover with a tea towel and lid.
Cook on high for 2 hours until a skewer comes out clean.

Plating & Serving

Let the pudding stand for 10 minutes.
Remove the basin, loosen the sponge with a knife, and invert onto a plate.
Serve with extra golden syrup and double cream.

Notes

For a fruity twist, add a spoonful of raspberry jam with the golden syrup, but balance the quantities to avoid a soggy texture.

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

545 Calories

6.7g Protein 6% DV

68.1g Carbs 23% DV

28.7g Fat 37% DV

1.4g Fiber 4% DV

31.2g Sugars

87mg Sodium 6% DV

150mg Cholesterol 43% DV

Diet Type	Low Sodium
Health Labels	Low Potassium Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Kosher