Former Royal Chef shares British Steamed Syrup Sponge

golden syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey provides sweetness with fewer calories.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Grease a pudding basin with butter.

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the vanilla extract and milk until combined.

Fold in the flour mixture until just combined.

Pour golden syrup into the bottom of the greased basin.

Spoon the batter over the syrup, smoothing the top.

Cover the basin with parchment paper and foil, securing tightly.

Place the basin in a steamer over simmering water.

Steam for about 1 hour, until a skewer comes out clean.

Remove from the steamer and let cool for a few minutes.

Invert onto a serving plate and serve warm.

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