Easy Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding Recipe | Gooey & Indulgent Dessert
A decadent dessert where a moist chocolate sponge magically creates its own fudgy sauce as it bakes. This easy recipe delivers warm, gooey chocolate pudding with a luscious sauce—perfect for cozy nights or when you crave indulgence.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Baking dish (ceramic or glass)
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup (125 ml) milk
- ¼ cup (60 g) melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Sauce Layer:
- ¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups (375 ml) boiling water
Instructions
- Make Batter: In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, and baking powder. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Prepare Sauce: In another bowl, combine cocoa and brown sugar.
- Assemble: Pour batter into a greased baking dish. Sprinkle sauce mixture evenly over the top. Carefully pour boiling water over the back of a spoon to cover without disturbing layers.
- Bake: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes, until sponge is firm and sauce bubbles underneath.
- Serve: Spoon pudding into bowls, making sure to scoop sauce from the bottom. Serve hot with ice cream, cream, or custard.
Notes
- Pro Tip: Never stir after adding boiling water—this ensures the sauce forms properly.
- Use Dutch-processed cocoa for a deeper chocolate flavor.
- Brown sugar in the sauce adds caramel notes.
- Best served fresh; sauce thickens as it cools.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and reheat gently in the oven.