Cut it into slices and drizzle over any remaining golden syrup, to taste. Serve with extra golden syrup and vanilla custard, if using.

Cover with cling film and microwave on full power for four minutes (or until the sponge begins to shrink ... out and serving with golden syrup or jam and custard.

Gently dollop the sponge mix evenly over the syrup base. Go around the outside ... Leave in the tin for 10 minutes while you get your custard or ice-cream ready, then find a large lipped plate ...

How to prepare the milk syrup for a 9-inch sponge cake For the milk syrup ... might go well with custard cream cakes or English trifle. Limoncello liquor, on the other hand, might go well with ...