Microwave Golden Syrup Self-Saucing Pudding

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Australian recipe, metric measurements.

I've seen this kind of dessert described as "pudding cake" in America.

  • 4

Ingredients

  • 60 g butter
  • 1 1/2 cups (225g) self-raising flour
  • 3/4 cup (165g) caster (superfine) sugar
  • 2 tbsp golden syrup
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) milk
  • 1 cup (200g) firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups (500ml) boiling water

Preparation

Step 1

Place butter in a 3 litre (12 cup) microwave-safe dish; microwave on HIGH (100%) about 1 minute or until butter is melted. Stir in sifted flour, caster sugar, golden syrup and milk; beat until smooth. Sift brown sugar evenly on top, carefully pour boiling water over brown sugar. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH (100%) about 12 minutes or until just cooked in centre; stand 5 minutes before serving.