Description
Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding is a rich, gooey dessert that magically creates its own chocolate sauce as it bakes. A warm, comforting classic made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 180g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 150g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 50g (1/2 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 115g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 240ml (1 cup) whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 150g (3/4 cup) packed brown sugar
- 40g (1/3 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
- 240ml (1 cup) boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20cm (8-inch) square baking dish.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, granulated sugar, 50g cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spread the batter evenly into the greased baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and 40g cocoa powder. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Carefully pour the boiling water over the top. Do not stir.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is set and the sauce is bubbling beneath.
- Let cool slightly and serve warm with ice cream or cream.
Notes
- Do not stir after adding boiling water to ensure the sauce forms properly.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for the richest flavor.
- Can be paired with vanilla ice cream, custard, or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated in the microwave.
- Not recommended for freezing as the texture may change.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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