Chocolate Self Saucing Pudding Cake

Serves 4

For the pudding

1 cup plain (all-purpose) flour

A pinch of salt

1/2 cup caster (superfine) sugar

3 teaspoons baking powder

4 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 cup milk

3 ounces unsalted butter, melted

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the topping

1 cup soft brown sugar

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 cup boiling water

Make the pudding

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. Sift the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, and cocoa powder into a bowl. Add the

milk, butter, egg and vanilla extract and mix with beaters until combined. Pour into

four 1-cup greased pudding molds.

Make the topping

1. Stir the brown sugar and cocoa powder in a bowl to combine, then sprinkle it over

the pudding batter. Pour boiling water carefully over the puddings, then bake for 20

to 25 minutes.