Steamed vanilla sponge with butterscotch sauce & custard

Steamed vanilla sponge with butterscotch sauce & custard
If you have about 2 hours and 20 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Steamed vanilla sponge with butterscotch sauce & custard might be an excellent lacto ovo vegetarian recipe to try. One serving contains 1248 calories, 17g of protein, and 70g of fat. For $1.42 per serving, you get a main course that serves 4. A mixture of few drops vanillan extract, milk, double cream, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. 89 people found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying.

Instructions

1
Butter a 1.5-litre pudding basin. To make the sponge, cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until pale and fluffy.
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Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well between each addition, then add the vanilla extract.
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Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl and fold into the sponge mixture, ensuring there are no lumps of flour remaining. Finally, stir the milk into the mixture.
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Fill the basin with the sponge mixture and cover with a double layer of buttered foil and baking parchment, making a pleat in the centre to allow the pudding to rise. Tie the foil securely with string, then place in a steamer or large pan containing enough gently simmering water to come halfway up the sides of the basin. Steam for 2 hrs until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
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To make the custard, bring the milk to the boil. In a bowl, beat together the yolks, sugar, cornflour and vanilla extract.
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Pour the scalded milk over the egg mix and beat well. Return to the pan and place over a low heat, stirring for a few mins until the mix begins to thicken. Take off the heat and leave to cool.
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For the butterscotch sauce, dissolve the sugar with 2 tbsp water over a low heat. Bring to the boil; do not stir. When the sugar has turned into a dark, golden caramel, whisk in the butter.
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Remove from the heat and stir the cream through.
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When the sponge is cooked, turn out onto a plate, drizzle with the butterscotch sauce and serve with the custard.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 20 m.
Servings4
Health Score7
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