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Schooldays treacle sponge
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Schooldays treacle sponge

10 ingredients 30 min Serves 4 generously openrecipes
Schooldays treacle sponge

A syrupy basin pudding with a moist sponge and sticky sauce- a Great British tradition with retro charm

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

896
Calories
28g
Protein
32g
Fat
124g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 9 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Syrup not in our table 0
Brandy not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

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

Directions

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By bbcgoodfood · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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