Quick Microwave sponge pudding

firstly, cream the butter and sugar together in a medium sized bowl until smooth

add the milk and beaten egg gradually, sift in the flour and fold in gently

put two tablespoons of the syrup in a microwaveable-safe bowl. Pour in the batter.

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