Rules Golden Syrup Sponge Recipe
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Ingredients
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Sponge Cake
Golden Syrup Sauce
Method
Sponge Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20cm (8-inch) round cake tin.
- 2
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer for about 3-5 minutes.
- 3
Add Eggs
Add the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- 4
Add Flour and Milk
Sift in the self-raising flour and gently fold it into the mixture. Add the milk and mix until just combined.
- 5
Bake the Sponge
Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Sponge
Once baked, remove from the oven and let the sponge cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Golden Syrup Sauce Preparation
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine the Golden syrup, water, and lemon juice.
- 8
Heat the Sauce
Place the saucepan over low heat and stir until the syrup has dissolved completely and the mixture is smooth.
- 9
Simmer the Sauce
Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 10
Serve
Once the sauce has thickened, remove from heat and pour it over slices of the sponge cake just before serving.
