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Microwave lemon curd sponge recipe

Microwave lemon curd sponge recipe

34 ratings

Created by The Tesco Real Food team

Rustle up this comforting sponge pudding in just 10 minutes! It's cooked in the microwave which saves on time and energy. Serve with a spoon of Greek yogurt for a delicious pud! See method

  • Serves 6
  • Takes 10 mins
  • 375 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 120g unsalted butter, very soft, plus extra to grease
  • 120g caster sugar
  • 120g self-raising flour
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 2 tbsp milk​
  • 1 lemon, zest finely grated
  • 4 tbsp Tesco Finest lemon curd, plus extra to serve
  • Greek yogurt, to serve (optional)
No self-raising flour? Add 2 tsp baking powder for every 150g plain flour

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    1570kj
    375kcal     19%

  • Fat

    21g 30%

  • Saturates

    13g 63%

  • Sugars

    27g 30%

  • Salt

    0.4g 6%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 41.4g Protein 5g Fibre 0.8g

Method

  1. Put the butter, sugar, flour, eggs, milk and lemon zest in a mixing bowl with a pinch of salt and beat with an electric whisk until completely smooth. 
  2. Butter a 1 litre ovenproof bowl or dish and transfer the cake mix to it, dotting the lemon curd through as you go. Microwave on full power for 4 mins at 1000w or 5 minutes at 800w, then remove and leave to stand for 10 mins.
  3. Divide between bowls and serve with an extra dollop of lemon curd and a spoonful of Greek yogurt, if you like.

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