Rich self-saucing choc pudding
Rich self-saucing chocolate pudding is a comforting dessert featuring a moist chocolate cake with a gooey sauce underneath. It's easy to prepare and perfect for chocolate lovers.
Cook time 45 min
Prep time 20 min
Ingredients:
1 cup self-raising flour1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup dry cocoa powder
1/2 cup milk (1% fat)
1/4 cup butter
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup brown sugar
Rich self-saucing chocolate pudding is the ultimate comfort dessert. This decadent dessert features a moist chocolate cake with a rich, gooey chocolate sauce hidden beneath. It’s simple to make and perfect for chocolate lovers craving a delicious and satisfying treat.
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 2-quart (2-liter) baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour, sugar, and 1/3 cup of dry cocoa powder. Stir well to evenly distribute all dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Make sure the butter is not too hot to avoid cooking the egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, ensuring there are no lumps.
Pour the pudding batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and 1/4 cup of dry cocoa powder for the sauce.
- Sprinkle this brown sugar and cocoa mixture evenly over the top of the pudding batter.
Carefully pour the 2 cups of boiling water over the brown sugar and cocoa mixture. Do not stir. The water will mix with the sugar as it bakes to create the sauce.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is firm and cracked but the underneath is still saucy.
Remove from the oven and allow the pudding to cool slightly before serving. The sauce will thicken upon standing. Serve warm, scooping both the cake and the sauce into bowls.
Rich self-saucing chocolate pudding is a sensational dessert that delivers a perfect harmony of moist cake and luscious sauce. The ease of preparation makes this an ideal recipe for any home baker, and its delightful taste will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Rich self-saucing choc pudding FAQ:
Bake the rich self-saucing chocolate pudding in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes. The top should be firm and cracked while the underneath remains saucy.
The pudding is done when the top is firm and cracked. The internal sauce should remain gooey. If a toothpick inserted into the top comes out with wet batter, it needs more baking time.
Yes, you can substitute self-raising flour with all-purpose flour by adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder per cup of flour to achieve similar results.
Store any leftover pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave before serving.
You can use either natural or Dutch-processed cocoa powder. Keep in mind that Dutch-processed cocoa may result in a slightly different flavor and color.
Cooking Tips:
- Tip 1: Ensure the butter is not too hot when mixing with eggs to prevent cooking the eggs.
- Tip 2: Use a deep baking dish to avoid any overflow during baking.
- Tip 3: Be gentle when pouring the boiling water over the batter to maintain the layers.
- Tip 4: This pudding is best served warm, as the rich sauce thickens and the pudding sets as it cools.
Nutrition Facts
6 ServingsCalories 410kcal
Protein 6g
Carbohydrates 80g
Fiber 3.80g
Sugar 54g
Fat 10g
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