Sponge pudding recipes

Enjoy this decadent, sticky ginger sponge as an alternative to Christmas pudding. Top with a luscious rum caramel and serve with a dollop of cream to make it extra special

These individual desserts are deliciously naughty, so make plenty or you might have a fight on your hands when it comes to seconds

Serve this self-saucing butterscotch pudding warm with ice cream for the ultimate treat for the whole family. It's sure to disappear in a flash

Angela Nilsen reduces the fat of this schooldays pud with some simple swaps - but it still tastes as good as ever

Finish Sunday lunch with John Torode's indulgent and nostalgic steamed pud

Think sponge pudding is for winter? Think again: here, we give it a tropical upgrade. Nothing screams summer like the flavours of passion fruit and lemon

A super-speedy fruit sponge that's cooked in the microwave and ready in just 10 minutes - serve with hot custard or golden syrup

Combine the classic flavours of coconut, pineapple and rum in this retro pudding that comes with a fabulous custard. A perfect winter dining centrepiece

Bake an impressive dinner party dessert with minimum fuss – these chocolate puddings, also known as chocolate fondant or lava cake, have a lovely gooey centre

A simple baked version of this classic childhood pudding, with a zesty treacle sauce forming an irresistible puddle at the bottom

These sweet little puddings make terrific dinner party desserts, or you can make one big one for the family

What's more inviting than a sticky toffee pudding? Our recipe delivers on expectations, with a lovely sticky sponge, true toffee flavour and a light sponge

Indulgent yet wonderfully light, these individual caramel sponges are baked with a sticky toffee sauce - keep in the freezer for a last-minute pud

The popular combo of jam and peanut butter works beautifully in this sponge pudding. The salty, nutty flavour you get from the peanuts matches so well with the jammy fruit

It only takes a few minutes to mix, microwave and top these hot chocolate puds with ice cream and liqueur for a rich, indulgent dessert

Those on a gluten-free diet need not miss out on indulgent sponge desserts thanks to some clever swaps

This twist on a classic steamed pud has a sweet sponge topping with a puddle of sticky lemon sauce underneath. Finish with a splash of cream

A classic flavour combo is brought bang up to date with these teacup sponges with a jam base and fresh fruit topping

Create a treat for family and friends in your slow cooker. The added ginger sauce means it promises to be deliciously moist, but you could serve with cream for extra indulgence

A sticky, spicy and moreish pudding - brilliant way to round off a winter meal

Wow. A definite crowd pleaser - chocolate mousse hidden by a layer of chocolate sponge, covered with the best chocolate topping we've ever tasted

Speedy puds that are really easy to make - fruity, sticky and creamy, ready in 25 mins - by Gary Rhodes

Using fruit purée instead of butter means you can enjoy a comforting steamed sponge pud with less fat - serve with skinny custard

Serve these classic make-ahead Greek desserts with a scoop of quick homemade pistachio ice cream