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Chocolate Self Saucing Pudding

Name: Chocolate Self Saucing Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup Edmonds Self Raising Flour (150g); 3 Tbsp cocoa powder; ½ cup Chelsea Soft Brown Sugar (100g); 80g butter, melted and cooled; ½ cup Meadow Fresh Original Milk (125ml); 1 egg, lightly beaten; Vanilla ice cream or cream, to serve; Sauce; ¾ cup Chelsea Soft Brown Sugar (150g); 2 Tbsp cocoa powder, sifted; 1 ¼ cups boiling water (313ml)

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Preparation

15 mins

Bake

35 mins

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

An easy pudding you can make using staple pantry ingredients. Spongy pudding with plenty of chocolate sauce, this is guaranteed to please the whole family.

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Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

1 cup Edmonds Self Raising Flour (150g)
3 Tbsp cocoa powder
½ cup Chelsea Soft Brown Sugar (100g)
80g butter, melted and cooled
½ cup Meadow Fresh Original Milk (125ml)
1 egg, lightly beaten
Vanilla ice cream or cream, to serve

Sauce

¾ cup Chelsea Soft Brown Sugar (150g)
2 Tbsp cocoa powder, sifted
1 ¼ cups boiling water (313ml)

Chelsea Products in Recipe

Soft Brown Sugar

This popular sugar is used...

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Reviews

315

What did you think of this recipe?

Sylka

Yummy recipe the family loved it I added alittle chocolate chips for extra goodness

Lorraine

Such glorious winter comfort food. One question, what are these 'leftovers' you speak of, LOL.

Michelle

Terina

So easy to make and custard goes well with it. It's winter in New Zealand, so, it's totally comfort food for the soul

Kath

How do I store it? CHELSEA: If you’ve got leftovers (lucky you!), just cover and pop the pudding in the fridge. It’ll keep for a couple of days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven. The sauce soaks in a bit over time, so it won't be saucy, but it’s still deliciously chocolatey!

narna

great recipe! thanks Chelsea

Jodi-Anne Hawira

An absolute family favorite and never any left ever.

Sandy

Yummy!!!

Zaley

“This is the best cake we’ve had what’s the recipe” - compliment I got when taking this pud to a pot luck

Gabie

Love this recipe

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C bake (160°C fan-forced). Grease a 6-cup capacity ovenproof baking dish.

Sift Edmonds Self Raising Flour and cocoa into a large bowl. Stir in the Chelsea Soft Brown Sugar.

Whisk Tararua Butter, Meadow Fresh Original Milk and egg in a jug. Slowly add to flour mixture, stirring until well combined and smooth. Spoon into baking dish and smooth the top.

Sauce
Combine the Chelsea Soft Brown Sugar and cocoa and sprinkle over the pudding. Slowly pour the boiling water over the back of a large metal spoon to cover pudding. Place dish onto a baking tray and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until pudding bounces back when pressed gently in the centre.

Serve hot with vanilla ice cream or cream.

Frequently asked questions

How does self saucing pudding work?

Self saucing pudding forms its own sauce during baking. The boiling water poured over the batter sinks through the mixture, creating a rich sauce underneath while the sponge rises to the top.

Why is my self saucing pudding dry instead of saucy?

A dry self saucing pudding usually means it was overbaked or didn’t have enough boiling water added. To keep it saucy, measure liquids carefully and bake until the sponge is just set. Don’t overcook!

Can I make self saucing pudding in advance?

You can prepare the batter and topping ahead of time, but it’s best to bake self saucing pudding just before serving. Add the hot water and bake fresh so the sauce stays warm and gooey.

Can self saucing pudding be frozen?

Yes, you can freeze self saucing pudding, but the sauce may soak into the sponge over time. Freeze in portions and reheat gently, adding extra cream or sauce before serving if needed.