Description
This Slow Cooker Golden Syrup Sponge is a classic British dessert that delivers a moist, fluffy sponge cake infused with rich golden syrup. Cooked gently in a slow cooker, this pudding is an easy, hands-off dessert perfect for any occasion. The syrup caramelizes beautifully at the bottom, creating a luscious sauce to drizzle over each serving.
Ingredients
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For the Sponge:
- 1/2 cup (125g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (125g) self-raising flour
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Syrup:
- 1/3 cup (100g) golden syrup, plus extra for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare basin: Grease a pudding basin or a heatproof bowl that fits inside your slow cooker to prevent sticking.
- Add syrup: Pour 1/3 cup (100g) golden syrup into the base of the prepared basin to create a caramelized sauce at the bottom.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well combined before adding the next. Then stir in the vanilla extract for aroma and flavor.
- Fold in dry and wet ingredients: Gently fold the self-raising flour into the mixture in intervals alternating with the milk to keep the batter smooth and avoid overmixing.
- Assemble sponge: Spoon the batter carefully over the golden syrup in the basin to keep the syrup at the bottom layer.
- Cover basin: Seal the basin tightly with foil or a fitted lid to trap moisture during cooking.
- Prepare slow cooker: Place the covered basin in the slow cooker and pour boiling water into the cooker until it reaches halfway up the sides of the basin, ensuring even steaming.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the high setting for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the sponge is set and springs back when pressed lightly.
- Serve: Carefully lift the basin out, remove the foil, and invert the sponge onto a serving plate so the syrup layer is on top. Drizzle with extra golden syrup for added sweetness and serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure the pudding basin fits comfortably inside your slow cooker with enough room for water to surround it for steaming.
- Use boiling water in the slow cooker to maintain a consistent cooking temperature and ensure even cooking.
- You can substitute self-raising flour with plain flour plus 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder if self-raising flour is unavailable.
- For best results, serve the sponge warm with custard or cream.
- The cooking time might vary slightly depending on the size and model of your slow cooker.
