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Chocolate self-saucing pudding

Chocolate self-saucing pudding

  • Author: Mary
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Chocolate self-saucing pudding is a warm, rich dessert featuring a fluffy chocolate cake with a luscious, gooey sauce that forms beneath as it bakes. Ready in under 30 minutes using simple pantry ingredients, this indulgent pudding delivers deep chocolate flavor and comforting texture, perfect for quick weeknight treats or cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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For the Cake Batter

  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (30g) cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup (150g) sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) milk
  • 60g unsalted butter, melted

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup (240ml) boiling water

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare your baking dish: Start by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish to ensure easy serving later and prevent sticking.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder until evenly combined. This ensures every bite gets a balanced chocolate flavor.
  3. Add the wet ingredients: Pour in the milk and melted butter to the dry ingredients and stir until you get a smooth, thick batter. The consistency should be somewhat thick but spreadable.
  4. Spread batter and add boiling water mixture: Transfer the batter evenly into the prepared dish. Then carefully pour boiling water over the batter—don’t mix it in! This hot water reacts with the ingredients to magically create that signature self-saucing chocolate layer underneath.
  5. Bake until puffed and saucy: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the top is set and the sauce is bubbling at the edges. Avoid overbaking to keep it fudgy and saucy.
  6. Serve warm and enjoy: Let the pudding cool slightly for a few minutes before serving. This allows the sauce to thicken just right for each delicious spoonful.

Notes

  • Use good-quality cocoa powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
  • Do not stir the boiling water into the batter to keep the sauce layer intact.
  • Grease your baking dish well for easy serving and to prevent sticking.
  • Monitor baking time closely to avoid overbaking and drying out the pudding.
  • Serve immediately while warm to enjoy the sauce’s gooey texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: International

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg

Keywords: chocolate pudding, self-saucing pudding, chocolate dessert, quick dessert, easy chocolate recipe

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