Butterscotch Sponge Pudding (Warm, Sticky & Classic Comfort Dessert)

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Butterscotch Sponge Pudding – A Warm & Cozy Classic

If you love rich caramel flavors and soft, fluffy sponge cake, this Butterscotch Sponge Pudding is the ultimate comfort dessert. As it bakes, a sweet butterscotch sauce forms underneath a tender sponge topping, creating a self-saucing pudding that’s perfect for chilly evenings or special family dinners.

This dessert is easy to prepare, requires pantry staples, and tastes incredible served warm with ice cream or custard.

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Ingredients

For the Sponge

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup milk

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Butterscotch Sauce

• ¾ cup brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 1¾ cups hot water

• 2 tablespoons butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dish

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.

Step 2: Make the Sponge

3. In a bowl, mix flour and baking powder.

4. Stir in brown sugar and granulated sugar.

5. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla.

6. Mix until smooth.

7. Spread batter evenly into prepared dish.

Step 3: Add the Sauce Layer

8. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch.

9. Sprinkle mixture evenly over batter (do not stir).

10. Carefully pour hot water over the top.

11. Dot with butter pieces.

Step 4: Bake

12. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is set and golden.

13. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

As it bakes, the sauce forms underneath the sponge.

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Tips for Perfect Butterscotch Pudding

• Do not stir after adding the hot water.

• Use dark brown sugar for deeper flavor.

• Let it rest slightly so sauce thickens.

• Serve warm for best texture.

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Delicious Variations

• Add chopped pecans for crunch.

• Stir a pinch of sea salt into the sauce for salted butterscotch flavor.

• Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon for warmth.

• Serve with whipped cream or custard.