Description
Slow Cooker Golden Syrup Sponge is a rich and fluffy dessert with a moist sponge cake texture, infused with the sweet flavor of golden syrup. This easy-to-make treat is cooked in a slow cooker, resulting in a decadent, melt-in-your-mouth dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the sponge cake:
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the golden syrup sauce:
- 1/2 cup golden syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grease and line the base and sides of the slow cooker insert with baking paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together self-raising flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Use an electric mixer or whisk to beat the mixture until smooth and combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared slow cooker insert, spreading it evenly.
- To make the golden syrup sauce, combine golden syrup, water, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves, then bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Pour the warm golden syrup sauce evenly over the sponge batter in the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the sponge is fully cooked and the sauce is bubbling around the edges. The cake will rise above the sauce during cooking.
- Once done, turn off the slow cooker and allow the sponge to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with whipped cream, custard, or vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Notes
- The sponge cake will be soft and light, and the golden syrup sauce will create a luscious, sticky layer at the bottom.
- For a more indulgent treat, drizzle additional golden syrup over the sponge before serving.
- This dessert can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: slow cooker golden syrup sponge, golden syrup pudding, sponge cake slow cooker, golden syrup dessert