Syrup Sponge

Ingredients:

Syrup Sponge

• 4 oz. butter
• 4 oz. caster sugar
• 4 oz. self-raising flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tbsp. golden syrup

Syrup Sauce

• 1 dessert spoon corn flour
• 5 oz. water
• 2 tbsp. golden syrup
• juice of ½ lemon

Directions for Sponge: Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Sift the flour and add this to the creamed mixture along with the egg, a little at a time, beating well. Put the golden syrup in the base of a buttered 2-pint pudding basin, and pour the sponge mixture carefully over the syrup. Cover securely and steam for 1½-2 hours. Turn out and serve with Syrup Sauce and custard. Serves 4-6.

Tip: Always rinse the tablespoon in hot water and warm the syrup slightly by standing the open can in hot water. This makes the syrup easier to get off the spoon.

Directions for Sauce: Mix the corn flour with a little of the water, then add all the other ingredients. Heat in a small pan, stirring all the time until the sauce thickens. Serve hot.

From: The Pudding Club Book: 100 Luscious Recipes from the World-Famous Pudding Club