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Oven-Baked Treacle Sponge Pudding Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic British dessert featuring a light and fluffy sponge cake that is baked over a rich layer of golden treacle. This comforting, nostalgic pudding is best enjoyed warm and pairs perfectly with custard, cream, or vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons golden treacle
  • 100g unsalted butter, softened
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 150g self-raising flour
  • 125ml milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the sponge pudding.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a pudding basin or a suitable baking dish thoroughly to prevent the pudding from sticking after baking.
  3. Add Treacle: Spoon the golden treacle into the base of the greased dish, creating the sticky sweet base for the sponge.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and caster sugar together until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy, which helps to incorporate air into the batter.
  5. Beat in Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated and the mixture remains smooth.
  6. Add Dry and Wet Ingredients: Fold in the self-raising flour, milk, and vanilla extract gently until the batter is smooth and evenly blended.
  7. Combine and Bake: Pour the prepared batter over the layer of treacle in the baking dish. Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil to retain moisture during baking.
  8. Bake Covered: Place the pudding in the oven and bake covered for 40 minutes, allowing the sponge to rise and start to set.
  9. Remove Cover and Continue Baking: Carefully remove the foil and bake for a further 10 to 15 minutes. This final step helps the sponge to firm up and develop a slight golden top.

Notes

  • Serve warm with custard, cream, or vanilla ice cream for best enjoyment.
  • The pudding can be reheated gently in the microwave if serving leftovers.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Find it online: https://sarasplate.com/oven-baked-treacle-sponge-pudding-recipe/