BASIC SPONGE PUDDING

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This is a good stand-by, where you can ring the changes with the variations, really you can use whatever you have on hand. The measurements are in ounces for dry ingredients. It can also be steamed in a well buttered dish covered with grease proof paper and aluminium foil, stand in a pan of boiling water to reach 3/4 up the side of the basin, and steam for 1 1/2 hrs. This is from my well used, dog-eared book, Good Meals On A Small Budget.

Provided by Angela Sara

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces butter or 4 ounces margarine
4 ounces caster sugar
2 eggs
6 ounces self-raising flour (or plain flour with 1 tsp of baking powder)
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven Gas 4/355F degrees.
  • Well butter 2 1/2 to 3 inch deep pie dish.
  • Cream together the butter or margarine and sugar.
  • Add eggs one at a time with a little flour until smooth.
  • Add remaining flour, baking powder (if used) and salt, beating well.
  • Add the milk, and beat again.
  • Pour mixture into dish and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until well risen and brown.
  • Variations to the Basic Sponge: Sultana Sponge; Put 2 oz sultanas in the bottom and around the sides of a well buttered dish, pour on the mixture.
  • Apricot Sponge: Add 3 soaked apricots chopped small, to the mixture, put 3 or 4 apricot halves in the bottom of the dish, pour on the sponge mixture.
  • Jam Sponge: Put 3 or 4 tblsp of any kind of jam in the bottom of the dish, pout on the sponge mixture.
  • Syrup Sponge: Put 1 tblsp of golden syrup in the bottom of the dish, pour on mixture.
  • Chocolate Sponge; Substitute 1 tblsp cocoa for 1 oz.
  • flour, sieving it with the flour.
  • Ginger Sponge; Add 1 tspn ground ginger to the flour and use 4 oz golden syrup instead of sugar, melted in warmed milk.
  • Black Cap Pudding:Put a tblspn cleaned currants in the bottom of the dish, pour on the mixture.

Minenhle Mabika
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This sponge pudding is the perfect dessert for a summer picnic. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to transport.


Tamara Kalbrier
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This sponge pudding is a great dessert for a crowd. It's easy to make, and it can be served warm or cold.


Shiza Khalid
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I love the versatility of this sponge pudding. You can serve it with fruit, ice cream, or custard sauce. It's also great on its own.


Sinovuyo Booi
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This sponge pudding is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a delicious and affordable dessert.


Awasjarral Jarral
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I've made this sponge pudding several times, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a potluck or a bake sale.


Man Huze
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This sponge pudding is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Barbara Archie
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I'm not a baker, but this sponge pudding was easy enough for me to make. It turned out great! My family loved it.


Youssef Khoukhou
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This sponge pudding is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, and it's always a hit. I love the way the custard sauce soaks into the sponge cake, making it moist and flavorful.


Emma Khamisrobert
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of sponge cake. But I was pleasantly surprised! This pudding is light and airy, and it has a lovely flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Jovan Colic
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This sponge pudding is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and fluffy, and it just melts in your mouth. I love to serve it with a dollop of vanilla ice cream.


ray price
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few basic ingredients, and you can easily customize it to your own liking. I added some chocolate chips to mine, and it was delicious!


Lauryn Mckibbens
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This was my first time making sponge pudding, and it was a success! I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making this again.


Elphus Hlongwane
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I've been making this sponge pudding for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.


Chico Perez
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This sponge pudding was a delight! It was light and fluffy, with a delicate flavor that was perfect for a summer dessert. I served it with fresh berries and whipped cream, and it was a hit with my family.