Nigella Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding
Nigella Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding is a baked dessert where a cocoa sponge batter is topped with sugar and cocoa, then covered with hot water before baking. As it cooks, the sponge rises to the top while a rich chocolate sauce forms underneath. The result is a soft cake-like pudding floating over a velvety chocolate sauce—simple ingredients, dramatic results.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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150 g plain flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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150 g caster sugar
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
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125 ml milk
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75 g melted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the sauce layer
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100 g soft brown sugar
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2 tbsp cocoa powder
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300 ml boiling water
Instructions
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Prepare the batter – Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and cocoa in a bowl, then stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
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Transfer to dish – Spread the batter evenly into a greased baking dish.
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Add the topping – Sprinkle brown sugar and cocoa powder evenly over the surface.
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Pour hot water carefully – Gently pour boiling water over the pudding without stirring.
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Bake until set – Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35–40 minutes until the sponge is firm on top.
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Rest briefly – Let the pudding stand for 5 minutes so the sauce settles underneath.