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This video shows how to make a Syrup Steamed Sponge Pudding - a soft, fluffy sponge topped with golden syrup and gently steamed to perfection. It’s a classic British dessert that’s warm, comforting, ...

This video shows how to make a Cherry Bakewell Steamed Pudding — a soft almond sponge topped with jam and cherries, inspired by the classic Bakewell tart. It’s rich, comforting, and easy to make with ...

Christmas pudding is a traditional Christmas dessert made with a combination of dried fruits, nuts, eggs or molasses, spices, flour and butter. Steaming is generally the cooking method used to prepare ...

Combine the flour, baking soda and spices. Combine hot water, molasses and brown sugar; stir into flour mixture. Fold in cranberries, then pour into a greased one-quart mold. If the mold doesn’t have ...