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🍮 Steamed Sponge Pudding

A classic steamed sponge pudding that’s soft, light, and perfectly moist. This traditional dessert is simple to make and delicious served warm with custard or cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: british
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • utter for greasing
  • Jam or syrup (optional, for the base)

Equipment

  • Pudding basin
  • Large pot with lid or steamer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Parchment paper
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Grease a pudding basin with butter. Add jam or syrup to the base if using.
    Raw ingredients for a traditional Steamed Sponge Pudding including butter, eggs, flour, sugar, and jam.
  2. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  4. Fold in the flour, then add milk and vanilla extract.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared basin.
  6. Cover the basin with parchment paper and foil, securing tightly.
    Securing the foil cover on a pudding basin before steaming, a key step in Steamed Sponge Pudding preparation.
  7. Place the basin in a large pot with simmering water halfway up the sides.
  8. Cover and steam for 1 hour 30 minutes, topping up water if needed.
  9. Carefully remove, unmold, and serve warm.
    A perfect, golden Steamed Sponge Pudding on a plate, glistening with sticky syrup and releasing steam.

Notes

  • Serve with custard, cream, or ice cream.
  • Lemon zest or cocoa powder can be added for flavor variations.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat by steaming or microwaving.