Sticky sultana pudding

• butter↗100g g

  plus extra for the basin

• plain flour↗200g g
• baking powder↗1 tsp tsp
• light muscovado sugar↗85g g
• sultana↗100g g
• large eggs↗2

  lightly beaten

• milk↗2 tbsp tbsp
• golden syrup↗

  and custard, to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Butter a small microwave‑proof pudding basin. In a separate bowl, rub the butter into the flour and baking powder, then stir in the sugar and sultanas. Gradually add the eggs and milk to make a wet cake mixture.

2. 2

   Spoon into the basin and make a deep hollow in the centre with the back of the spoon. Cover the basin with cling film, pierce with the tip of a knife and microwave on High for 4½‑5 mins until well risen and firm to the touch.

3. 3

   Carefully turn the pud out onto a plate and spoon over a generous amount of syrup. Slice and serve with custard.