Golden Castle Pudding

I participated in a recent swap and my partner, *maryL* sent me 2 wonderful cookbooks. This recipe was in the one entitled "Family Cooking". Using my trusty scale, I converted the ingredients list to US measurement and served this pudding to dinner guests and everyone raved. Warning: It is very sweet!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

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

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cut circles of parchment paper to fit the bottom of 4 (5 oz) ramekins.
3. Spray the ramekins with non-stick cooking spray and place the circles in the bottom.
4. Mix together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
5. Cream the butter and sugar until pale and creamy; stir in vanilla.
6. Gradually beat in beaten eggs, alternating with 1 tablespoon of flour; beating well after each addition.
7. When the mixture is smooth, add any remaining flour and fold in gently.
8. Add a tablespoon of water and mix to form soft dough that will drop easily off a spoon.
9. 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.
10. Allow the puddings to stand for 5 minutes; run a sharp knife around sides and turn out on dessert plate, discarding paper.
11. Heat the syrup or honey and pour over the puddings; garnish with a couple of tablespoons crème fraiche or ready-made custard.