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Treacle Sponge Pudding Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Oven-Baked Treacle Sponge Pudding is a classic British dessert featuring a light and fluffy sponge cake baked atop a rich layer of golden syrup or treacle, resulting in a moist pudding with a luscious caramel-like sauce beneath.

Ingredients

For the Treacle Layer

  • 1/4 cup golden syrup or treacle

For the Sponge Batter

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a suitable baking dish to ensure the pudding does not stick.
  2. Prepare the Treacle Base: Pour the golden syrup or treacle evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish, creating the sweet sauce layer.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light, creamy, and fluffy, ensuring good aeration for the sponge.
  4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition to maintain an even batter.
  5. Incorporate Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the batter with flavor.
  6. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder to evenly distribute the leavening agent.
  7. Mix Dry Ingredients into Batter: Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until fully combined, being careful not to overmix.
  8. Add Milk: Stir in the milk to create a smooth and pourable batter consistency suitable for spreading.
  9. Layer the Batter: Carefully spread the sponge batter evenly over the treacle or golden syrup layer in the baking dish, creating a uniform top layer.
  10. Bake the Pudding: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes until the sponge is golden brown and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Rest Before Serving: Allow the pudding to rest for a few minutes after baking, which helps the sauce settle and enhances serving.

Notes

  • Serve the treacle sponge pudding warm, ideally with custard or cream for added richness.
  • Golden syrup lends a sweeter, lighter flavor, whereas treacle delivers a deeper, more robust molasses taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

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