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Easy Microwave Lemon Sponge Pudding

An easy microwave lemon sponge pudding recipe topped with homemade lemon curd. On the table in under 10 minutes!
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 449kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • Kitchen Scales
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Oven Proof Baking Dish

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 50 g Light Brown Sugar
  • 50 g Caster Sugar
  • 100 g Butter softened
  • 2 Eggs
  • 100 g Self Raising Flour
  • 1 Lemon zest only
  • 5 tablespoon Lemon Curd

Instructions

  • Mix together the sponge ingredients (butter, sugars, eggs, flour, lemon zest) in a large bowl until combined.
    50 g Light Brown Sugar, 50 g Caster Sugar, 100 g Butter, 2 Eggs, 100 g Self Raising Flour, 1 Lemon
  • Pour the batter into a greased 1-litre pudding basin or microwaveable safe baking dish and level the top with a palette knife.
  • Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
  • Heat the lemon curd in the microwave for 30-40 seconds until warm and runny. Pour onto the sponge and serve.
    5 tablespoon Lemon Curd

Notes

Expert Tips:
  • Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature before beginning the recipe.
  • Use an electric whisk or stand mixer to beat the sponge batter together, to make it even more speedy (the only downside is you end up with more washing up!).
  • Grease the baking dish generously to prevent the sponge from sticking to the sides.
 
Variations:
  • Use different flavour fruit curds. Orange curd would work well.
  • Add 100g of white chocolate chips to the sponge batter for sweetness.
  • Make a chocolate sponge pudding and replace 30g of flour with cocoa powder and swap the lemon curd for chocolate sauce or ganache.
  • Make this quick lemon pudding in individual ramekins instead of one large baking dish. Reduce the cooking time in the microwave accordingly.
  • Bake the lemon sponge pudding in the oven instead of cooking it in the microwave.
 
Storage:
Store: The microwave sponge pudding is best eaten fresh. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Reheat in the microwave until warm.
Freeze: Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature before reheating in the microwave.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Easy Microwave Lemon Sponge Pudding
Amount per Serving
Calories
449
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
82
mg
27
%
Sodium
 
108
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
127
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
67
g
22
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
40
g
44
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
138
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
 
64
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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