The Microwave “Steamed” Sponge Pudding Collection

Find all of my best Microwave “Steamed” Sponge Pudding recipes in one easy place. From 10 minute everyday sponges to a festive favourite in a fraction of the usual time, the best thing is you’ll never know they weren’t steamed for hours!

I’ve loved finally sharing these recipes for the sponge puddings that I’ve been whipping up on a whim my whole life. They’re simple, versatile and can be easily adapted to use what you have in your pantry. But most of all they’re comforting and delicious.

I’ve gathered all of these cheat’s sponge puddings here. They’re all made in a 1 litre bowl and with the exception of the Christmas pudding which is much denser, they all serve 4 generously or 6 after a large meal like a roast dinner.

Again with the exception of the Christmas pud, they all utilise the all in one mixing method. This means you just need to do weigh your ingredients into a bowl and give them a mix (ideally with an electric mixer). Add them to your cooking bowl on top of any topping like lemon curd, golden syrup or jam and into the microwave they go. It couldn’t be any simpler.

Everyday Microwave Sponge Puddings

These are the sponges that I make year round, making the most of what I have in the cupboard and whatever flavour I happen to fancy making that day.

Microwave Jam Sponge Pudding Recipe

A hot dessert ready in just 10 minutes? I've got you covered – this super easy Microwave Jam Sponge Pudding comes together in a flash to create the fastest from-scratch pudding in the land. Served with lashings of custard, this speedy take on a traditional steamed jam sponge pudding is an instant classic.

Microwave Chocolate Sponge Pudding Recipe

Forget steaming a pudding for hours on the stove, this Microwave Chocolate Sponge Pudding is ready in just 10 minutes and I promise you won't be able to tell the difference!

Microwave Syrup Sponge Pudding Recipe

This 10 minute wonder of a pudding is a perennial favourite that I've been making since I was small. And I continue to make Microwave Syrup Sponge Pudding because what's not to love about a steamed sponge dupe that's soft, sweet and begging to be eaten?

Microwave Lemon Sponge Pudding Recipe

This Microwave Lemon Sponge Pudding is a 10 minute wonder – it's as tart as it is sweet and a great way to use up a jar of lemon curd. You'd never know it isn't a traditional steamed sponge pudding either.

Fruity Sponge Puddings

Canned, fresh or frozen, there is always an option for making a fruity sponge.

Microwave Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

I'm starting a retro classic campaign because this Microwave Pineapple Upside Down Cake might just be my best microwave sponge cake to date. It's so easy to make and I've included all my tips and tricks to make sure that you don't end up with a soggy mess like I did on my first few attempts!

Microwave Blackberry Sponge Pudding Recipe

This Microwave Blackberry Sponge Pudding is a great way to do something a little different with juicy blackberries or foraged hedgerow brambles. With a quickly made fruit compote base and a simple all-in-one sponge cake mixture, the whole thing is ready to serve in only 15 minutes!

Traditional Suet Puddings

Using suet as the fat rather than butter, suet sponges are traditionally steamed but are just as great in the microwave. And way quicker!

Microwave Spotted Dick Recipe

Microwave Spotted Dick is a seriously quick way to make a truly impressive version of this classic steamed British suet sponge. With a lemon spiked batter packed with currants, it comes together in 30 seconds with no need for an electric mixer. For absolute pudding perfection, simply add a dash of golden syrup when serving along with lashings of custard!

Festive Microwave Puddings

This recipe took so much testing to perfect! But now I have, it’s the recipe I’ll be making every year, including making some as gifts.

Cheat’s Microwave Christmas Pudding Recipe

By using mincemeat and the literal power of the microwave, you can have this traditional style pud ready to go in just 30 minutes. With no lengthy steaming involved, this Cheat's Microwave Christmas Pudding can be made ahead of time and stored, or made last minute on Christmas Eve!

Microwave Mincemeat Sponge Pudding Recipe

This easy Microwave Mincemeat Sponge Pudding recipe is a brilliant way to summon all the flavours of the Christmas season in about 12 minutes. So when the cravings hit and all the mince pies have been eaten, this all-in-one "steamed" sponge pudding is the answer!

This might not be a sponge pudding but it’s another microwave spin on a classic hot dessert so I hope you’ll forgive it’s inclusion!

Leftover Mince Pie Apple Crumble (Microwave Recipe)

This Leftover Mince Pie Apple Crumble is a really fun way to do something a little different with your leftover shortcrust pastry mince pies. With an apple and mincemeat filling base and buttery pastry "crumble" topping, not only is this a delicious dessert, it's also cooked in the microwave so it's extremely quick too!

So now tell me what you favourite microwave recipes are!

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