Microwave Spotted Dick Recipe

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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!

5 from 8 votes

Prep Time: 4

Cook Time: 4

Total Time: 8

Servings

Author Chloe

Equipment

Mixing Bowl - Medium 1 litre

Measuring Scales

Measuring Spoons

Silicone Spatula

Microplane - Fine (or Fine Grater)

Microwave

Ingredients

100 g Self Raising Flour (Self-Rising)
75 g Suet - vegetarian if preferred
75 g Sugar
¼ tsp Sea Salt Flakes
1 Egg
125 ml Milk
75 g Currants - or raisins or sultanas
1 tbsp Lemon Zest
1 tsp Butter - or vegetable oil

To Serve (Optional)

2 tbsp Golden Syrup

Instructions

Grease a microwaveable bowl with roughly 1 tsp Butter or Vegetable Oil.
Measure 100g Self Raising Flour, 75g Suet, 75g Sugarr and ¼ tsp Sea Salt Flakes into a medium sized mixing bowl.
Add 1 Egg and 125ml Milk.
And then add 75g Raisins and 1 tbsp Lemon Zest.
Use a spatula to mix all the ingredients together until everything is fully combined. This only takes a few moments.
Note – Make sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to make sure everything is properly mixed in.
Transfer the sponge batter into the microwaveable bowl.
Microwave on full power for 4½ minutes if using a glass/pyrex bowl and 4 minutes if using a plastic bowl.
Once cooked the sponge may look a tiny bit wet on the top but don’t be fooled, the sponge will be fully cooked.
Use a plastic knife or spatula to loosen the edges of the sponge from the side of the bowl.
Carefully turn the sponge out onto a serving plate by placing a plate over the top of the bowl....
...then flipping the bowl and plate...
...and removing the bowl.
Or simply use a large spoon to serve straight from the bowl.
Serve in slices drizzled with roughly 2 tbsp Golden Syrup or plain if you prefer and lots of custard.

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