Microwave lemon curd sponge recipe

Name: Microwave lemon curd sponge
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 120g unsalted butter, very soft, plus extra to grease; 120g caster sugar; 120g self-raising flour; 2 medium eggs; 2 tbsp milk; 1 lemon, zest finely grated; 4 tbsp Tesco Finest lemon curd, plus extra to serve; Greek yogurt, to serve (optional)

Created by The Tesco Recipes team

Rustle up this comforting sponge pudding in just 10 minutes! It's cooked in the microwave which saves on time and energy. Serve with a spoon of Greek yogurt for a delicious pud!

See method

Serves 6
Takes 10 mins
375 calories / serving

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Tesco British Unsalted Butter 250G
Aldi Price Match
120g unsalted butter, very soft, plus extra to grease
£1.85
£7.40/kg
Silver Spoon Caster Sugar 1Kg
120g caster sugar
£2.25
£2.25/kg
Stockwell & Co. Self Raising Flour 1.5Kg
Aldi Price Match
120g self-raising flour
£0.70
£0.47/kg
Tesco Free Range Eggs Medium 6 Pack
2 medium eggs
£1.80
£0.30/each
Tesco British Whole Milk 568Ml, 1 Pint
Aldi Price Match
2 tbsp milk
£0.85
£1.50/litre
Tesco Lemons Each
1 lemon, zest finely grated
£0.37
£0.37/each
Muller Corner Toffee Hoops Yogurt 124G
4 for £3 or 8 for £5 Clubcard Price - Muller Yoghurt 124g-170g
Offer valid for delivery from 18/02/2026 until 02/03/2027
4 tbsp Tesco Finest lemon curd, plus extra to serve
£0.95
£7.66/kg
Creamfields Greek Style Natural Yogurt 500G
Aldi Price Match
Greek yogurt, to serve (optional)
£0.95
£1.90/kg

Method

Put the butter, sugar, flour, eggs, milk and lemon zest in a mixing bowl with a pinch of salt and beat with an electric whisk until completely smooth.
Butter a 1 litre ovenproof bowl or dish and transfer the cake mix to it, dotting the lemon curd through as you go. Microwave on full power for 4 mins at 1000w or 5 minutes at 800w, then remove and leave to stand for 10 mins.
Divide between bowls and serve with an extra dollop of lemon curd and a spoonful of Greek yogurt, if you like.