Easy Steamed Treacle Sponge Recipe

Treacle Sponge or Syrup Pudding as it's commonly known has been a favoured traditional British dessert for decades. Requiring only basic ingredients it became a go-to choice during Post War Britain.

The following recipe is based upon an original early 50's recipe, it's simple yet delicious, perfect to serve with warm custard or a dash of double cream.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Syrup
• 4 oz. Butter or Margarine
• 4 oz. Sugar
• 2x Eggs
• 4 oz. Flour
• 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
• A Pinch of Salt
  
  

Equipment

• Pudding Basin
• Grease Proof Paper or Baking Liner
• Steamer
  
  

Instructions

1. Grease your pudding basin and add 2 tbsp of golden syrup.
   
   
2. Cream the butter / margarine until it is light and fluffy then begin adding one egg at a time, mixing well after each addition.
   
   
3. Sieve the flour, baking powder and salt into the creamed mixture and fold.
   Tip - Add milk if required to give a dropping consistency.
   
   
4. Pour the mixture into your greased pudding basin and cover with greaseproof paper, secure with string. Place into your steamer and allow the pudding to steam for 1 1/2 hours.
   
   
5. When finished, remove the pudding and serve with warm custard or double cream.