Treacle Sponge Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This treacle sponge cake is one of my go to recipes when I want something truly special but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for unexpected guests or last minute cravings. What I love most is how the golden syrup and treacle create this wonderfully moist, indulgent crumb that feels like a proper treat without being fussy. Golden syrup is actually a great source of quick energy too, so you can feel a tiny bit virtuous about that sweetness. Best of all, it uses basic ingredients you probably already have at home, so there's no need for expensive specialty shopping.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 12 gbaking powder
- 8 gsalt
- 150 gunsalted butter, softened
- 4large eggs
- 120 mlgolden syrup
- 80 mlmilk
- 50 gflaked treacle
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F) and grease a 20cm (8 inch) round cake pan.
Tip: Use a non-stick pan to ensure the cake releases easily.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to prevent lumps.
- 3
Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, golden syrup, and milk.
Tip: Make sure the eggs are well-beaten before adding them to the batter.
- 5
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until the batter is smooth.
Tip: The batter should be thick but pourable.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to ensure the batter is evenly distributed.
- 7
Bake the cake for 25 minutes or until it is golden brown and springs back when touched.
Tip: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- 8
Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cake cool completely before serving.
- 9
Once the cake is cool, drizzle with flaked treacle and serve.
Tip: You can also dust the cake with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
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