Being short of time needn’t stop you making your own pudding. This microwave-friendly sponge is ready in 10 minutes and can easily be a chocolate pud too
Prep:5 mins
Serves 4
100g caster sugar100g softened butter100g self-raising flour2 eggszest of 1 lemon1 tsp vanilla essence4 tbsp lemon curdcrème fraîche or ice cream, to serve
STEP 1Mix the sugar, butter, flour, eggs, lemon zest and vanilla together until creamy, then spoon into a medium microwave-proof baking dish. Microwave on High for 3 mins, turning halfway through cooking, until risen and set all the way through. Leave to stand for 1 min.STEP 2Meanwhile, heat the lemon curd for 30 secs 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.
