Basic Sponge Pudding

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1

Yummy Basic Sponge Pudding recipe for your dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

381

Sugar

22g

Fat

21g

Basic sponge pudding is a classic English dessert that offers a comforting taste of nostalgia to those who grew up eating it. From its light, fluffy sponge to the warm, sweet flavor of melted butter and sugar, it's a simple treat that's hard to beat. This pudding recipe is easy enough to make, so you can enjoy it any time of the year. Whether you're kicking back after a long week or you're hosting a dinner party, this dessert recipe is sure to please.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 180 C ( 350°F ).
2.	In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3.	Beat in the eggs, then add the flour and salt until batter is smooth.
4.	Stir in the milk until the batter is light and creamy.
5.	Grease two shallow baking dishes with butter/margarine and evenly spread the batter into them.
6.	Place the dishes onto a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 25 minutes. The sponge is done when golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

PROS

Soft, fluffy and very simple to make.
Basic sponge pudding is the ultimate comfort food which is perfect on its own or with custard or ice cream.

It can serve a decent amount of people, and you can make it in advance because it reheats so well.

The ingredients are inexpensive and easy to find.

CONS

It is a high carb dessert that can create a spike in blood sugar levels.
Make sure to use sugar sparingly and only serve it as an occasional treat.

Though sponge pudding is moist and soft, it is high in both fat and sugar, so it’s really not the best option if watching your caloric intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not particularly healthy, this classic dessert still has a few benefits.
Eggs are an excellent source of protein, which a typical American meal often lacks. Furthermore, milk provides the much-needed calcium for our bones and teeth.
It is important to note that this dessert has no nutritional value, so consume it moderately as part of a balanced diet.

	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