Coconut and syrup sponge with glazed oranges Recipe

Coconut and syrup sponge with glazed oranges Recipe

  • 85g/3oz butter, melted
  • 85g/3oz caster sugar
  • 3 tbsp grated coconut
  • 75ml/2½fl oz golden syrup
  • 2cm/1in piece root ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 large free-range egg, beaten
  • butter, for greasing
  • 85g/3oz self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 orange, peeled and sliced
  • 3 sprigs fresh mint to garnish
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • double cream, for drizzling
  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over a medium heat. Add the sugar, coconut, golden syrup and ginger and heat, stirring continuously, until the sugar has melted.
  2. Add the beaten egg and flour and stir well to combine.
  3. Grease a microwave-safe bowl with butter and dust with flour. Pour in the sponge batter and cook in a microwave on its highest setting for 4-5 minutes, or until cooked through.
  4. To serve, turn out the sponge onto a serving plate. Decorate with slices of orange and mint sprigs, pour the honey over and finish with a drizzle of cream.
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