Schooldays treacle sponge

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• MrsB

  14 March 2010

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• sugar'n'spice

  03 October 2010

  sugar'n'spice rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Absolutely delicious! Very easy to make and perfect for a blustery autumn day like today. Can recommend the splash of brandy. Adds a little zing!

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• cooks diary

  18 October 2010

  cooks diary commented on this recipe

  Had this yesturday after the sunday roast .really warming and tastey on a cold day lovely with Ambrosia custard dare i say.

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• Blade

  14 December 2010

  Blade rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Made this last Sunday absolutely delicious the splash of brandy made the difference.

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• Abigail Higgs

  25 January 2011

  Abigail Higgs rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Sounds amazing, will be making this one over and over no doubt! :)

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• NZ Cathy

  08 March 2011

  NZ Cathy commented on this recipe

  Made this last night - it was delicious. I had forgotten that lovely pudding texture that comes from the steaming - really brought back childhood memories!

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• Jo Nicholls

  15 May 2011

  Jo Nicholls rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This was fantastic! Left out the breadcrumbs as I didn't think they were necessary, and used a bit of lemon juice instead of the zest. Also used light muscovado sugar for a lovely caramel flavour in the sponge. I would add a little extra syrup next time I make it as there was only a thin layer left once cooked. Delicious moist sponge, a hit with all my family!

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• eatthebiscuit

  25 September 2011

  eatthebiscuit rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Made this and it was easy and delicious. One thing though make sure the cover is tight on as initially just used the plastic lid that came with my basin and after 1.5 hrs it was still raw so put tin foil and parchment under the lid and put the lid back on as didn't have string. Took ages in the end, but was delicious and went very well with the homemade custard.

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• Jannine

  28 January 2012

  Jannine rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Wonderful light and moist sponge. I found the mix a little dry so instead of adding extra milk I added some cointreau instead (about a tbsp) which complimented the sponge nicely. I also substituted the brandy for some cointreau (a common theme occurring here!) in the golden syrup mix. I added some extra golden syrup after baking and coupled the dish with some custard. A wonderful reminder of how puddings should be!

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• Moonie Gray

  31 January 2012

  Moonie Gray rated and commented on this recipe

  

  FAB! Great recipe for a classic desert. Will make again..and again.

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Ingredients

• 175g unsalted butter , softened, plus extra for greasing
• 3 tbsp golden syrup , plus extra for drizzling
• 1 tbsp fresh white breadcrumbs
• splash brandy (optional but delicious)
• 175g golden caster sugar
• zest 1 lemon
• 3 large eggs , beaten
• 175g self-raising flour
• 2 tbsp milk
• clotted cream , to serve

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Serves 4 generously

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Prep 30 mins

Cook 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• 175g unsalted butter , softened, plus extra for greasing
• 3 tbsp golden syrup , plus extra for drizzling
• 1 tbsp fresh white breadcrumbs
• splash brandy (optional but delicious)
• 175g golden caster sugar
• zest 1 lemon
• 3 large eggs , beaten
• 175g self-raising flour
• 2 tbsp milk
• clotted cream , to serve

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