Quick and easy microwave sponge pudding

I've been living here in Santiago for two months now. I really like it as a place, but not so much as a place to live. The city is really beautiful, but I haven't really settled in. But never mind, at least I have cake to cheer me up!

This one is really quick and easy, but still just as tasty as usual.

Yum yum yum...

• Sift together 225g self raising flour, 115g sugar, 1 heaped tsp baking powder and optional 30g cocoa in a big, microwave proof bowl.
• Mix in 235ml water, 100ml vegetable oil (not olive oil) and optional handful of raisins.
• Drop 1 heaped tbsp syrup into the bowl and it should sink to the bottom.
• Stretch PVC cling film (non PVC will melt) over the bowl and pierce it with a fork.
• Microwave on full power for 7 minutes.
• Leave to stand for 2 minutes.
• Enjoy with soya ice cream or custard.

 Recipe source: The good old 'Cake Scoffer'

Oh, and just some quick news on the ice cream front...

Chocolate, coconut and vanilla ice cream from Mercadona