Think a sponge pudding takes ages to cook? Well think again. Our ginger and orange pudding takes only minutes to prepare and is cooked in the microwave for 4 mins. This tangy ginger and orange pudding makes a delicious dessert treat that the whole family can enjoy. The citrus orange works really well alongside the sharp flavour from the ground ginger. Serve with warm homemade custard or ice cream for an extra special treat. You could also try using lemon in this recipe instead of orange. A sweet, syrup sauce makes this pudding gleam.
Ingredients
- 90g butter, at room temperature
- 90g golden caster sugar
- 90g self-raising flour
- 2 medium eggs
- ½tsp baking powder
- 1tsp ground ginger
- 5tsp milk or warm water
- Finely grated zest of 1 orange
For the sauce:
- Juice of 1 orange (3-4 tbsp)
- 4 tbsp chunky Seville orange marmalade, or your favourite marmalade
- 900ml (1½ pint) pudding basin, well buttered
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 tbsp of the flour and an egg at a time, whisking well. Fold in the remaining flour with the rest of the ingredients.
- Spoon the mixture into the basin and microwave on full power for 4 mins in an 850-watt microwave, or 3½ mins in a 900-watt microwave, until just cooked.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: Bring the orange juice to the boil and reduce it by half. Add the marmalade and stir in until it melts.
- Turn the pud out onto a plate. Pour the sauce over.
Top Tip for making Ginger and orange pudding
Add grated lemon zest tothe pudding mix. Make asauce with lemon juice and golden syrup for a change.
GoodtoKnow Newsletter
Parenting advice, hot topics, best buys and family finance tips delivered straight to your inbox.
Trusted, informative, and empathetic – GoodToKnow is the ultimate online destination for mums. Established in 2007, our 15-year-strong archive of content includes more than 18,000 articles, 1,500 how-to videos, and 7,000 recipes.
-
Espresso Martini chocolate pots
Whizz these Espresso Martini chocolate pots up in 10 minutes for your dinner party – a perfect, lightly boozy dessert...
By Jess Meyer Published
-
White chocolate passion fruit mousse
Easy to make ahead, these deceptively light and low-carb white chocolate passion fruit mousse are a dream...
By Jessica Ransom Published
-
Eton Mess trifle
Layers of sweet berries, jelly, custard, cream, and heaps of mini meringues. Delicious...
By Rose Fooks Published
-
Chocolate orange hot cross buns
These chocolate orange hot cross buns are covered with a thick layer of hazelnut chocolate spread. The kids are going to love them...
By Rose Fooks Published
-
Annabel Karmel's trio of vegetables with tomato and basil
Suitable for six months plus, this baby food by nutritional expert Annabel Karmel is made with a whole heap of veggies...
By Annabel Karmel Published
-
Annabel Karmel's mini beef meatballs with carrot and apple
Follow Annabel Karmel's simple recipe for mini meatballs for weaning babies and toddlers - ideal for making ahead and freezing...
By Annabel Karmel Published
-
4 ingredients and 15 minutes to make this classic British dessert in your air fryer
You can make bread and butter pudding in an air fryer using just four basic store cupboard ingredients, thanks to one TikTok influencer's recipe.
By Ellie Hutchings Published
-
You probably already have the ingredients to make a lava cake in your air fryer - here's how to whip up this easy dessert
You could have yourself a delicious homemade dessert in just 10 minutes with this air fryer lava cake hack.
By Ellie Hutchings Published
-
“Representation matters” British actress Samantha Morton dedicates BAFTA award to every child in the care system
The British actress, who grew up in foster care, received the highest accolade at the BAFTAs on Sunday
By Daniella Gray Published