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    Home » In the kitchen » Chocolate Self Saucing Pudding

    Chocolate Self Saucing Pudding

    Published: Jun 20, 2019 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Everyone needs a recipe for chocolate self saucing pudding! This delicious dessert is saucy, chocolate comfort food at it's best! Serve with vanilla ice cream for the perfect after dinner treat.

    Chocolate self saucing pudding in white dish with bowl served up beside it

    When I was a kid, chocolate self saucing pudding was always my favourite and apparently, that has not changed!

    I mean, what's not to love? Delicious chocolate cake, sprinkled with brown sugar and cocoa and topped with water that magically turns into the most amazing chocolate sauce.

    How does it even happen??!!

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    Chocolate self saucing pudding in white dish

    If I'm being honest, we don't actually eat a whole lot of dessert in our house. Sometimes we have ice cream after Sadie goes to bed (mean parents haha) but more often than not we are boring.

    But there is something about the combination of the cooler weather and being 30 weeks pregnant that has me craving ALL the comforts of chocolate before I go to bed!

    And I figure, what better time to be indulging in these delights?! I mean, it's all in the name of recipe testing for you guys - you're welcome!

    Chocolate cake batter with cocoa and brown sugar sprinkled on top
    Chocolate self saucing pudding ready for oven

    This chocolate self saucing pudding comes together in no time making it perfect for both mid week treats and as an impressive dessert for guests.

    It serves about 6 people but if there are only 2 of you, it actually keeps in the fridge and reheats really nicely.

    Chocolate self saucing pudding in white dish with bowl served up beside it

    Top it with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, put your comfy pants on and enjoy every bite!

    Made this recipe? Tag me on Instagram @thekiwicountrygirl and hashtag it #thekiwicountrygirl.

    Chocolate self saucing pudding in white dish with bowl served up beside it

    Chocolate Self Saucing Pudding

    Everyone needs a recipe for chocolate self saucing pudding! This delicious dessert is saucy, chocolate comfort food at it's best! Serve with vanilla ice cream for the perfect after dinner treat.
    4.83 from 35 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Author: Laura

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup (140 grams) plain flour
    • ½ cup (105 grams) white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 50 grams butter (melted)
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup (125 ml) milk

    Topping

    • ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder
    • 1 ½ cups (375 ml) boiling water

    Instructions

    • Heat the oven to 180°C/350°F and spray a baking dish (approx 25cm x 20cm or similar) with cooking spray.
    • In a medium sized bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, first measure of cocoa powder and salt. Set aside.
    • In a small bowl or Pyrex jug, whisk together the melted butter, egg, vanilla and milk. Pour into the dry ingredients and fold together until just combined.
    • Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and second measure of cocoa powder. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the cake mixture. Carefully pour over the boiling water.
    • Bake the pudding for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with ice cream or whipped cream.
    • Leftovers can be stored covered in the fridge for 3 days and reheated as needed.
    Nutrition Facts
    Chocolate Self Saucing Pudding
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    396
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    9
    g
    14
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    38
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    47
    mg
    16
    %
    Sodium
     
    187
    mg
    8
    %
    Potassium
     
    281
    mg
    8
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    75
    g
    25
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    40
    g
    44
    %
    Protein
     
    7
    g
    14
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    280
    IU
    6
    %
    Calcium
     
    90
    mg
    9
    %
    Iron
     
    3.2
    mg
    18
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    If you tried and loved this recipe, please leave a comment and a rating below!
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    1. Anne says

      October 06, 2024 at 5:32 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious. The only thing I've changed is to add instance coffee into water before pouring.

      Reply
    2. Nadia says

      May 06, 2024 at 3:48 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe!! Made it (for the first time) for my husband's birthday and he loved it 😄 Next time we doubled the sauce amounts, turned out even better
      How can I adjust the recipe to be dairy free??

      Reply
      • Laura says

        May 17, 2024 at 7:45 pm

        Hi Nadia! That's great to hear! To make it dairy free I would try using oil instead of butter (I would weigh it to get 50 grams) and use some any dairy free milk instead of the regular milk - it should work just fine!

        Reply
      • Deborah Lacey says

        September 26, 2024 at 9:47 am

        Hi Nadia, could I just please ask, is it the 'topping' ingredients you doubled for the extra sauce? Doubling the hot water too?😍 making this Friday also for birthday celebrations🤣
        Thank you😍

        Reply
    3. Pieter Jurgens says

      April 07, 2024 at 10:30 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and so yummy. Always a hit.

      Reply
    4. Nat says

      March 31, 2024 at 3:33 am

      Could you make this in a slow cooker? If so, any changes to the recipe recommended? More sauce?

      Reply
      • Laura says

        April 20, 2024 at 8:18 pm

        I have never tested this in a slow cooker and have actually never done desserts in there! I would probably search a slow cooker recipe, I'm sure there would be one! And then once you have an idea of quantities, this one could be easily altered!

        Reply
    5. Hayden says

      November 27, 2023 at 5:30 am

      5 stars
      It is the best thing EVER!!!

      Reply
    6. Alana Lewis says

      September 01, 2023 at 1:09 pm

      5 stars
      This has to be the best Chocolate Self saucing pudding ever. Not to sweet but absolutely incredible! Thank you.

      Reply
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