Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a six cup capacity ovenproof dish.

 Place butter and ½ cup golden syrup in a saucepan and heat on medium, stirring until combined. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine ½ cup of brown sugar and the self raising flour.

Make a well in the centre and pour in the melted butter mixture, egg and milk. Mix. Spoon into the prepared dish. Mix remaining ½ cup brown sugar and plain flour and sprinkle over the top.

Combine boiling water and remaining ¼ cup of golden syrup. Gently pour over the pudding top and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.

Serve with cream or ice-cream, as if you need to be told.