step 1
firstly, cream the butter and sugar together in a medium sized bowl until smooth
step 2
add the milk and beaten egg gradually, sift in the flour and fold in gently
step 3
put two tablespoons of the syrup in a microwaveable-safe bowl. Pour in the batter.
step 4
cook on full power in the microwave for 3 1/2 minutes, or untill the sponge has set and the top in sticky. Make custard and serve hot