Fastest-ever lemon pudding

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1. Mix the sugar, butter, flour, eggs, lemon zest and vanilla together until creamy, then spoon into a medium microwave-proof baking dish. Microwave on High for 3 mins, turning halfway through cooking, until risen and set all the way through. Leave to stand for 1 min.
2. Meanwhile, heat the lemon curd for 30 secs in the microwave and stir until smooth. Pour all over the top of the pudding and serve with a dollop of crème fraîche or scoops of ice cream.

Cheat's chocolate sponge

Beat 25g cocoa powder into the sponge mix instead of the lemon zest. If you have any chocolate in the cupboard, chop 25g chocolate roughly and stir through. Microwave as before. Meanwhile, put 4 tbsp readymade chocolate sauce into a bowl. Heat through, then pour over the pudding. Serve with ice cream or double cream.

Per serving

457 kcalories, protein 6g, carbohydrate 55g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 14g, fibre 1g, salt 0.75 g

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• shaz

  07 March 2008

  shaz commented on this recipe

  i made this for my mum, she said it was one of the best puds she has had, very easy to make.

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• Gina

  09 March 2008

  Gina rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Very quick and easy to make. Tastes fab. I used Sainsbury's Taste the Difference lemon curd which was delicious.

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• Lulu

  10 March 2008

  Lulu rated and commented on this recipe

  

  So quick and easy - will definitely make this again.

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• Beth Rowe

  10 March 2008

  Beth Rowe rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This is brilliant - totally easy and delicious. We've made it twice in the last two weeks, not good for the waistline but yummy. I guess the quality of the lemon curd makes quite a bit difference - that said, we made it with cheapo supermarket stuff first time and it was still delicious.

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• Fliss on Food

  11 March 2008

  Fliss on Food commented on this recipe

  Haven't tried this one yet. Sounds a must so will report back.

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• Marianne

  11 March 2008

  Marianne rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really easy and so yummy my Mum was visiting and said I shouldn't have gone to so much trouble wasn't going to tell her I didn't. Have just made the chocolate pudding which the children loved.

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• Julie Bahrain

  14 March 2008

  Julie Bahrain rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Very quick, very easy, actually made it in 10 mins!

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• joyous

  14 March 2008

  joyous rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really easy and quick to make. We had it for tea tonight and there were no left-overs!

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• Mrsnoonoo

  14 March 2008

  Mrsnoonoo rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Lovely pudding. Used my food processor and the whole thing took less then 10 mins. Sponge was really light, very impressed. Will be making this on a regular basis. Will also try the chocolate one as well. Fantasic for unexpected visitors - just so easy.

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• Frantic Flapjack

  18 March 2008

  Frantic Flapjack commented on this recipe

  This was really good. My teenage daughter mixed it and cooked it in the same bowl, so less washing up! After 3 minutes, it didn't look cooked enough, so she did another 2 minutes. On reflection 1 more would have been enough. It still made a speedy, yummy pud though.

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• Antoinette

  28 March 2008

  Antoinette rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Absolutely fantastic! Incredible texture for a microwaved pudding. I've since tried to make it with fresh chopped ripe pears instead of the lemon curd and it worked equally well. I'll definitely use that recipe as a base for other quick puddings!

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• Mandy

  05 April 2008

  Mandy rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Completely brilliant the tastes went all over my tongue and my son made it by himself

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• Joanna

  08 April 2008

  Joanna rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I've made this a few times and used different 'toppings' like golden syrup - fab, its very light and a good store cupboard quick pud for supper.

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• Natasha

  17 April 2008

  Natasha commented on this recipe

  This was really easy to make, great if you fancy something sweet after tea ! The sponge was very light and the hot lemon curd definately made the pudding ! Going to try the chocolate version next

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• drusilla

  20 April 2008

  drusilla commented on this recipe

  Really can't recommend this enough. Light fluffy sponge, yummy lemonness... if that is a word! Best lemon sponge ever - although I'd recommend finding some home-made lemon curd - try your local farmer's market. Really makes the difference.

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• pauline

  22 April 2008

  pauline rated and commented on this recipe

  

  this is an easy fool proof recipe, and i have made it many times. the only thing i would change in the method is add the lemon curd , or if you prefer jam or golden syrup, to the base of your pudding bowl before adding the batter. It seems to have a better effect when turning out the finished dessert...

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• Zoe

  23 April 2008

  Zoe rated and commented on this recipe

  

  this is great we make this all the time, we have also put golden syrup instead of lemon curd

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• AlisonW

  24 April 2008

  AlisonW rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This really is one of the easiest things I have ever made, it is one of our absolute fav's and keeps well in the fridge for the next day if someone missed out! I also made with coco powder and no lemon zest or lemon curd and just microwaved couple of square of choc with few tablespoons of cream for a fab sauce.

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• clareyb

  04 May 2008

  clareyb rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This was so simple to whip up, and suprisingly light. Will definately be trying the chocolate version soon.

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• mosan

  05 May 2008

  mosan commented on this recipe

  this really was the fastest and best cake/pudding i've ever made. my kids loved it, and since i've got one who doesn't really like cake very much, that says a lot! having said all that, i was the only one to add lemon curd alongside, and i thought this combo was wonderful. the cake/pudding itself was obviously still light and moist without, otherwise it wouldn't have been scoffed. great!

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Ingredients

• 100g caster sugar
• 100g softened butter
• 100g self-raising flour
• 2 eggs
• zest 1 lemon
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 4 tbsp lemon curd
• crème fraîche or ice cream, to serve

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Serves 4

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Prep 5 mins

Cook 4 mins

Ingredients

• 100g caster sugar
• 100g softened butter
• 100g self-raising flour
• 2 eggs
• zest 1 lemon
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 4 tbsp lemon curd
• crème fraîche or ice cream, to serve

Per serving

457 kcalories, protein 6g, carbohydrate 55g, fat 25 g, saturated fat 14g, fibre 1g, salt 0.75 g

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