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Desserts · Recipe No. 14

Steamed chocolate pudding

Steamed chocolate pudding made with plain chocolate, self-raising flour, cocoa powder and ground hazelnuts. The recipe serves 6; change the portions and units below and the amounts update.

  • Serves 6

Method

  1. Cream butter and sugar.

  2. Gradually add beaten eggs.

  3. Sieve flour and baking powder add nuts if desired.

  4. Gradually incorporate as lightly as possible.

  5. Add milk to dropping consistency.

  6. Place in greased pudding basin/s.

  7. Cover securely with greased greaseproof.

  8. Steam 1 -1.5 hrs.

  9. Remove from oven and serve immediately, making sure everyone gets sauce and sponge.

Tip: tap a step to tick it off as you cook.

Chef’s notes

  • Sauce - mix 180g dark brown sugar with 120g sifted cocoa powder and pour over the pudding.
  • See alternative chocolate sauce recipes under pastry recipes.

Shopping list for 6 portions

Dairy & eggs

Baking

Store cupboard (check you have)

Converted from the Cookeryonline Excel workbook “Chocolate Sponge Pudding” and the original recipe card.