Microwave Sultana Sponge Pudding

Ingredients:

• 225g self-raising flour
• 100g sugar
• 1 heaped teaspoon baking powder
• 100g sultanas
• 225ml water
• 150ml sunflower oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
• 1 tablespoon golden syrup or treacle (optional)

Method:

1. Sift the flour, sugar and baking powder into a microwave-proof bowl.
2. Stir in the sultanas. Next stir in the water, oil and vanilla and mix well.
3. Add the syrup, if using, to the bowl - it will sink to the bottom of the mixture.
4. Cover with PVC cling film, piercing a small hole, and cook in the microwave on full power for 7 minutes.
5. Let stand for 2 minutes and then remove the cling film and serve.
6. Great with dairy-free custard, Alpro vanilla dessert or soya ice-cream.