Easy chocolate pudding

Method 1

Ingredients

100g butter

or margarine, plus extra for the bowl

2 tbsp golden syrup

100g dark muscovado sugar

150ml/¼ pint milk

1 egg

(large or medium)

1 heaped tbsp cocoa powder

225g self-raising flour

minus 1 heaped tbsp

1 tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda

For the sauce

4 tbsp milk

4 tbsp cream

1 tbsp golden syrup

100g good-quality dark chocolate

step 1

Butter the inside of a 1.2 litre pudding bowl and line the base with a disc of buttered greaseproof paper.

step 2

Melt the butter, syrup and sugar in a saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in the milk and egg. Add the cocoa to the flour, then tip this mixture into the pan with the cinnamon and soda.

step 3

Pour the mixture into the pudding bowl, cover tightly with foil and steam for 11⁄4 hours. Just before the end, heat the sauce ingredients until melted, stirring all the time.

step 4

Turn the pudding out (run a knife around the inside of the bowl if necessary) and discard the paper disc. Pour the sauce over the top and serve immediately.

Method 2

🍫 Easy Chocolate Pudding Recipe

✅ Serves: 4

⏱ Total Time: ~15 mins + chill time (optional)

🔸 Ingredients

500ml (2 cups) milk (whole milk is best, but semi-skimmed works)

100g (½ cup) granulated sugar

30g (¼ cup) unsweetened cocoa powder

30g (¼ cup) cornstarch (aka cornflour)

¼ tsp salt

100g (3.5 oz) dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or use chocolate chips)

1 tsp vanilla extract

15g (1 tbsp) butter (optional, for extra richness)

🔪 Instructions

🍳 1. Mix dry ingredients:

In a medium saucepan (off the heat), whisk together:

Sugar

Cocoa powder

Cornstarch

Salt

🥄 2. Add milk:

Gradually whisk in the milk to prevent lumps.

🔥 3. Cook until thickened:

Place the pan over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and just starts to bubble (about 5–8 minutes).

Once bubbling, cook for 1 more minute while whisking.

🍫 4. Add chocolate & finish:

Remove from heat and stir in:

Chopped chocolate

Vanilla extract

Butter (if using)

Stir until fully melted and smooth.

❄️ 5. Chill or serve:

Pour into bowls or cups.

Cover with plastic wrap (press it directly on the surface to prevent skin forming).

Chill for at least 30–60 minutes — or enjoy it warm if you like!

🥄 Optional toppings:

Whipped cream

Chocolate shavings

Crushed cookies

Berries

Sea salt flakes

✅ Quick Tips:

For a lighter version: Use low-fat milk (though texture will be less rich).

For extra decadence: Replace part of the milk with cream.

For mocha flavor: Add 1 tsp instant coffee with the dry mix.

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