Golden Castle Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 medium eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon water
4 tablespoons golden syrup or 4 tablespoons honey
8 tablespoons creme fraiche or 8 tablespoons ready-made custard, to garnish

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cut circles of parchment paper to fit the bottom of 4 (5 oz) ramekins.
Spray the ramekins with non-stick cooking spray and place the circles in the bottom.
Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
Cream the butter and sugar until pale and creamy; stir in vanilla.
Gradually beat in beaten eggs, alternating with 1 tablespoon of flour; beating well after each addition.
When the mixture is smooth, add any remaining flour and fold in gently.
Add a tablespoon of water and mix to form soft dough that will drop easily off a spoon.
Divide the mixture among the 4 ramekins, place on baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes or until firm and golden brown.
Allow the puddings to stand for 5 minutes; run a sharp knife around sides and turn out on dessert plate, discarding paper.
Heat the syrup or honey and pour over the puddings; garnish with a couple of tablespoons creme fraiche or ready-made custard.