Easy Jam Sponge Pudding
A classic British comfort dessert featuring a light, airy sponge baked over a layer of sweet fruit jam. Perfect for a quick family treat, it's best served warm with a generous dollop of custard or cream.
Servings8 Portions
Prep Time5 Mins
Cook Time25 Mins
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
8
- butter plus extra for the tin175 g
- golden caster sugar175 g
- self-raising flour175 g
- eggs3
- vanilla extract1 tsp
- strawberry jam or raspberry jam, stirred200 g
- custard, cream or ice cream, to serve1 serving
Step-by-Step Instructions
01
Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/gas mark 6). Lightly grease a 25cm square or 20 x 30cm rectangular baking dish with a little extra butter.
02
In a large mixing bowl, combine the 175g butter, golden caster sugar, self-raising flour, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture using an electric hand mixer or a wooden spoon until the batter is completely smooth and well-combined.
03
Stir the jam in its jar to loosen the consistency, then spread it evenly across the base of the prepared baking dish.
04
Carefully dollop the cake batter over the jam layer. Use a spatula to spread the batter to the edges, ensuring it covers the jam evenly.
05
Bake for 20–25 minutes until the sponge has risen, turned a light golden brown, and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
06
Serve the pudding while still warm, accompanied by custard, fresh cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
