Syrup Sponge Pudding

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Microwave Golden Syrup Sponge Pudding

• 100 g self raising flour
• 100 g butter
• 100 g sugar
• 30 ml milk
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• few vanilla essence
• grated zest of half a lemon
• 3 tablespoons of golden syrup

Cream the butter and sugar together. Gradually add the eggs and vanilla essence. Add the flour, milk and lemon zest.
Put the golden syrup in the bottom of a two pint bowl. Spoon the mixture on top. Place in microwave (with a plate on top). Cook for 3.5 minutes on high. Serve with custard or ice cream.

(N.B. if doubling quantities, cook for 5.5 minutes on high in a Category E/1000W microwave)