Instruction

• Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4
• Butter a wide shallow 1
• 7-litre/3-pint ovenproof dish
• Put the butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and treacle into a mixing bowl
• Beat using an electric handheld whisk for about 30 seconds or until combined
• Pour in the milk gradually and whisk again until smooth
• Pour into the prepared dish
• Bake for 35–40 minutes or until well risen and springy in the centre
• To make the sauce, put all the ingredients into a saucepan and stir over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted
• Bring to the boil, stirring for a minute
• To serve, pour half the sauce over the pudding in the baking dish
• Serve with the cream or ice cream