STEAMED SYRUP SPONGE
We’ve kept the texture and flavour but cut back on the richness. The result: bowls scraped clean
HEALTHY MAKE OVER
Lighter steamed syrup sponge
SERVES 6. HANDS-ON TIME 30 MIN,
STEAMING TIME 1 HOUR 30-40 MIN
HOW WE DID IT
A traditional syrup sponge is heavy on butter and eggs. We incorporated more air into fewer eggs, then used low-fat yogurt instead of butter. We also replaced some of the syrup with agave nectar, which is sweeter than sugar, so you need less of it.