Fastest Ever Lemon Sponge Pudding

April 13, 2023

Recipe

Mix the sugar, butter, flour, eggs, lemon zest and vanilla together until creamy.
Spoon into a medium microwave-proof baking dish, and microwave on High for 3 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until risen and set all the way through.
Leave to stand for 1 minute.
Meanwhile, heat the lemon curd for 30 seconds in the microwave and stir until smooth. Pour all over the top of the pudding and serve with a dollop of crème fraîche or scoops of ice cream.

Want to make a Chocolate Pudding instead?

Simply beat 25g cocoa powder into the sponge mix instead of the lemon zest.
If you have any chocolate in the cupboard, chop 25g chocolate roughly and stir through.
Spoon into a medium microwave-proof baking dish, and microwave on High for 3 minutes, turning halfway through cooking, until risen and set all the way through.
Meanwhile, put 4 Tbsp readymade chocolate sauce into a bowl. Heat through then pour over the pudding.
Serve with ice cream or cream.

Disclaimer: All microwaves are different so cooking times may vary.

Image courtesy of Diliara Garifullina from Unsplash.