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    By Emily Leary. Last updated Apr 25, 2022. Green links are Amazon links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Summer fruit sponge pudding

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    This gorgeously fluffy and tender fruit sponge pudding is made with sweet, syrupy summer fruit, sitting atop a buttery steamed vanilla sponge.

    It takes minutes to prepare and cooks in the microwave in just 12 minutes.

    You'll start y preparing the fruit. I like to use frozen summer fruit for this as it's easy to source all year round and freezing locks in the freshness, so you get a great end result.

    All you'll need to do is pop the fruit in the microwave with some butter and sugar for a minute or two, stir together and then pour into your pudding basin!

    For the lovely, soft steamed sponge, you'll beat butter and sugar together, then beat in eggs, milk and vanilla before folding in self-raising flour.

    You'll then spoon the batter on top of the fruit, pop the lid on the pudding basin and steam in teh microwave for 12 minutes until risen and gorgeous.

    It turns out onto a plate looking absolutely stunning and is sure to make a great impression at the dinner table.

    I love to serve it with fresh cream in the summer and hot custard in the winter. Either way, it's totally delicious!

    Here's the full summer fruit sponge pudding recipe, complete with step-by-step photographs to help you at every stage.

    Ingredients

    For the fruit topping

    • 330 g (12 oz) frozen summer fruit
    • 35 g (2 tbsp) slightly salted butter
    • 35 g (4 tbsp) white caster sugar (superfine sugar)

    For the sponge

    • 150 g (11 tbsp) slightly salted butter softened (plus a little for greasing)
    • 200 g (1 cup + 2 tbsp) white caster sugar (superfine sugar)
    • 3 medium free range eggs
    • 3 tbsp whole milk
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 200 g (1⅓ cups) white self raising flour (self rising flour)

    Equipment

    • Weighing scales
    • Measuring spoons
    • 3 pint (1.71lt) pudding basin with lid
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Whisk
    • Sieve

    Instructions

    Grease a 3 pint (1.71lt)  pudding basin. 

    Make the fruit topping

    Put the frozen fruit,  butter and sugar in a large bowl. 

    Heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until the butter has melted enough to stir through. It’s fine if the fruit is still mostly frozen.

    Spoon the fruit into the bottom of your pudding basin.

    Make the sponge

    Place the butter and sugar.

    Whisk until creamy.

    Add the eggs one by one, whisking between each addition.

    This will help stop the batter from splitting.

    Add the milk and vanilla.

    Whisk again.

    Sift in the flour.

    Fold together until smooth.

    Spoon the batter into the pudding basin on top of the fruit and level off.

    Microwave the pudding

    Fit the lid onto the pudding basin. Place the pudding basin in the microwave and cook on full power for 12 minutes. 

    Remove the lid carefully as there will be steam, then place a plate on top of the basin and invert so that the pudding is on the plate and the basin can be lifted away. 

    Serve hot in generous spoonfuls.

    It's great on its own, or with cool cream or with hot custard.

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    Summer fruit sponge pudding

    An indulgent fruit sponge pudding, made in the microwave with sweet, syrupy summer fruit atop buttery and light steamed vanilla sponge.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time12 mins
    Total Time27 mins
    Course: Desserts and sweet treats
    Cuisine: British
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Servings: 8 servings
    Author: Emily Leary

    Ingredients

    For the fruit topping

    • 330 g (12 oz) frozen summer fruit
    • 35 g (2 tbsp) slightly salted butter
    • 35 g (4 tbsp) white caster sugar (superfine sugar)

    For the sponge

    • 150 g (11 tbsp) slightly salted butter softened (plus a little for greasing)
    • 200 g (1 cup + 2 tbsp) white caster sugar (superfine sugar)
    • 3 medium free range eggs
    • 3 tbsp whole milk
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 200 g (1⅓ cups) white self raising flour (self rising flour)

    Equipment

    • Weighing scales
    • Measuring spoons
    • 3 pint (1.71lt) pudding basin with lid
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Whisk
    • Sieve

    Instructions

    • Grease a 3 pint (1.71lt) pudding basin.

    Make the fruit topping

    • Put the frozen fruit, butter and sugar in a large bowl.
    • Heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until the butter has melted enough to stir through. It’s fine if the fruit is still mostly frozen.
    • Spoon the fruit into the bottom of your pudding basin.

    Make the sponge

    • Place the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl and whisk until creamy.
    • Add the eggs one by one, whisking between each addition. This will help stop the batter from splitting.
    • Next, whisk in the milk and vanilla.
    • Finally, sift in the flour and fold together until smooth.
    • Spoon the batter into the pudding basin on top of the fruit and level off.

    Microwave the pudding

    • Fit the lid onto the pudding basin.
    • Place the pudding basin in the microwave and cook on full power for 12 minutes.
    • Remove the lid carefully as there will be steam, then place a plate on top of the basin and invert so that the pudding is on the plate and the basin can be lifted away.
    • Serve on its own, with cool cream or with hot custard.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 696IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
    * Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Information on this website should not be taken as medical advice. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.
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    1. Best Cake Mixers says

      July 24, 2015 at 9:17 am

      It looks so yummy and i am loving it.

      Reply
    2. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      July 22, 2015 at 8:26 am

      I love fruity cakes like this! Craving a slice now.. accompanied by a few generous scoops of vanilla bean ice cream.

      Reply
    3. Kizzy says

      July 21, 2015 at 9:34 pm

      Oh this looks delicious.. The multi-cooker sounds like a god send, need to invest in one of these.

      Reply

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