Microwave Golden Syrup Sponge

The Ingredients:

• 100 g self raising flour
• 100 g butter
• 100 g sugar
• 30 ml milk
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• few vanilla essence
• grated zest of half a lemon
• 3 tablespoons of golden syrup

The Method:

Cream the butter and sugar together. Gradually add the eggs and vanilla essence. Add the flour, milk and lemon zest.
Put the golden syrup in the bottom of a two pint bowl. Spoon the mixture on top. Place in microwave (with a plate on top). Cook for 3.5 minutes on high. Serve with custard or ice cream.
(N.B. if doubling quantitites, cook for 5.5 minutes on high).