Hot Chocolate Pudding
This rich and decadent hot chocolate pudding is easy to put together and only requires basic pantry ingredients. A perfect dessert for a cold winter night, or anytime you are looking for a chocolate hit. This will no doubt be a family favorite!
- 1 cup self rising flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut (optional)
- 150 milliliters piping hot water
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Grease a 9 x 5" ceramic or glass oven safe dish well and set aside
- In a large bowl whisk together the self rising flour, sugar and cocoa powder
- Add melted butter and milk to dry ingredients and stir until just combined
- Spread batter into greased dish
- In a small bowl mix together remaining dry topping ingredients and sprinkle evenly over sponge batter
- Pour the piping hot water over the topping and bake for 25-35 minutes
- Serve immediately
Self rising flour can be substituted for 1 cup of all purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt
Water that is poured over the pudding must be hot. I recommend boiling the water on the stove top while making the sponge
Do not place hot ceramic or glass dishes onto cold or wet surfaces as there is a risk they may shatter. I recommend placing the dish on a wire rack when removed from the oven
Left over pudding can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat in the microwave for 45 second to a minute.