Pecan Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   In a 15-ounce custard cup microwave the butter or margarine, uncovered, on 100% power for 30 to 40 seconds or just till melted.
2. 2
   Swirl the butter in the custard cup, coating sides and bottom.
3. 3
   Pour the excess butter from the custard cup into the beaten egg.
4. 4
   Stir in the dark corn syrup and vanilla.
5. 5
   Stir together flour and baking powder.
6. 6
   Stir flour mixture into egg mixture.
7. 7
   Gently fold in chopped pecans.
8. 8
   Pour the pecan mixture into the buttered 15-ounce custard cup.
9. 9
   Micro-cook, uncovered, on 50% power for 3 to 4 minutes or till the pecan mixture is just set, rotating the custard cup a half-turn every minute.
10. 10
    Sift a little powdered sugar atop.
11. 11
    Serve warm with light cream, if desired.