Microwave Sponge Pudding

We all love cake, no?  We all need a weekly fix at the very least, right?  Yet sometimes getting out the old Magimix and baking up a storm in the kitchen isn't always feasible.  You're stretched for time but you need some of that cakey goodness which is oh so tempting and totally hits the spot every time. 

Lately, being one of those people who is always time poor, yet in need of calories in the form of a spongey treat, I was over the moon when this recipe dropped on to the bottom of one of my cake themed status updates on FB.  Sent to me via a lovely Facebook friend, who happens to have three of her own childerbeasts to tame as well as a mutual addiction to cake, this was a quick and easy way to satisfy my obsession with the sweet stuff.

Literally mix it together, bung it in the microwave and vah la!  While it's on the turn table whip yourself up a cuppa.  Sit, relax and enjoy!

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 50g (2 oz) butter
• 50g (2 oz) caster sugar
• 50g (2 oz) self raising flour
• 1 medium egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons of jam or syrup

Preparation Method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 3 mins

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.

Mix in the egg and milk gradually, so as not to curdle the butter.

Sift in the flour, and fold in gently.

Put 2 tablespoons of golden syrup, treacle or jam in bottom of microwave-safe bowl. Pour in batter.

Cover, and cook for 3 1/2 minutes on full powder, or until the pudding appears set when gently jiggled, and the top is sticky. Serve hot.