Vegan Microwave Lemon Golden Syrup Pudding Recipe
This delicious Vegan Microwave Syrup Pudding is a quick and easy dessert that combines the rich sweetness of golden syrup with zesty lemon for a refreshing twist. Ready in just 21 minutes and suitable for vegans, this pudding is steamed in the microwave for a moist, tender texture. Perfect for a comforting treat served with custard or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Syrup Mixture
- 100 g (4 Tablespoons) golden syrup (divided)
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Batter
- 75 g (⅓ cup) vegan butter (melted)
- 100 g (½ cup) caster or granulated sugar
- 120 g (½ cup) unsweetened non-dairy milk (soy milk recommended)
- Finely grated zest of 1 large lemon
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 160 g (1 + ⅓ cups) self-raising flour
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Grease a 1.5 to 2 litre pudding basin or Pyrex bowl. Pour in half of the golden syrup and the tablespoon of lemon juice, then stir to combine them evenly to create the syrup base at the bottom of the bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted vegan butter, sugar, non-dairy milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract using a balloon whisk until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Whisk in the baking powder, then fold in the self-raising flour. Stir until the batter is smooth and free of dry lumps, being careful not to overmix to maintain a light texture.
- Assemble Pudding: Pour the prepared batter gently into the pudding basin, layering it over the syrup mixture.
- Microwave Cooking: Microwave the pudding uncovered on high for 5 minutes. Check for doneness by testing with a skewer—it should come out clean or with just a few crumbs. If needed, microwave for an additional minute until fully cooked.
- Rest the Pudding: Let the pudding rest in the microwave or on the counter for 10 minutes to firm up and cool slightly.
- Unmold and Serve: Carefully run a silicone spatula around the edges of the basin to loosen the pudding. Invert it onto a serving plate, drizzle with the remaining golden syrup, and serve immediately with custard or ice cream of choice.
Notes
- This recipe is vegan and uses non-dairy milk and vegan butter substitutes.
- If you don’t have self-raising flour, you can use plain flour with 1½ teaspoons baking powder.
- Microwave ovens vary; adjust cooking time slightly if necessary to achieve a fully cooked pudding.
- Serve warm for best taste and texture.
- Golden syrup can be substituted with maple syrup, but it will alter the flavor slightly.
