Plum Sponge Pudding Recipe

This delightful winter plum sponge pudding recipe is a family favorite, adapted from a treasured 1999 cookbook! The recipe is incredibly versatile – feel free to substitute your favorite fruit for a customized treat. Imagine warm, fluffy sponge cake cradling juicy fruit, topped with a dollop of creamy ice cream or whipped cream. A perfect comforting dessert for chilly evenings!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 462.6 kcal
Protein 12g
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Ingredients for Plum Sponge Pudding

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How to Make Plum Sponge Pudding

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Lightly grease a 6-cup ovenproof dish.
  3. In a food processor, combine 150g self-raising flour, 2 tbsp custard powder, 175g caster sugar, 175g softened butter, 150ml milk, 3 large eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  4. Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  5. Drain 450g plums (about 5-6 medium) and arrange them in the base of the prepared dish.
  6. Pour the batter evenly over the fruit.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm with your favorite cream or ice cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

188g

Fat

59g

Carbs

22g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Plum Sponge Pudding?

Plum Sponge Pudding takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Plum Sponge Pudding?

Plum Sponge Pudding has approximately 462.6 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 22 g carbohydrates and 31 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Plum Sponge Pudding?

The key ingredients for Plum Sponge Pudding are Self Raising Flour, Custard Powder, Caster Sugar, Butter, Milk, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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