Baked Jam Sponge Pudding (V)

Prep time: 10mins | Cook time: 30mins
Ingredients
  • 125g softened butter
  • 125g caster sugar
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 175g self-raising flour
  • 50mls milk
  • 200g your favourite jam
Method

1. Preheat your oven to 190C or 180C if it’s a fan oven.

2. Lightly grease a non-stick sponge tin or ovenproof dish. Spread the jam into the bottom of the tin evenly.

3. In a mixing bowl, whisk the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the lemon zest and slowly add the beaten egg. Gently fold into the mixture sieved flour and finally add the milk.

4. Spoon your mixture on top of the jam and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the sponge is firm to the touch.

5. Remove from the oven and leave to rest for 5 minutes.

6. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Portion and serve with either custard or pouring cream.

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Cooking times will vary according to your equipment specification and timings are given for guidance. We use a fan assisted oven for our recipes. Please follow instructions given on product packaging for best cooking instructions as these recipes are for guidance only. (V) indicates vegetarian recipe, (Ve) indicates vegan recipe. Double check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies, intolerances or food preferences.