Microwave Chocolate Sponge Puddings
Try these delectable Microwave Chocolate Sponge Puddings smothered with a rich dark chocolate sauce. Totally irresistible. From the Dairy Diary. For more delicious recipes visit the Dairy Diary Recipe Collection.
Ingredients
Unsalted butter 150g (5oz), softened
Caster sugar 110g (4oz) plus 2 tsp
Self-raising flour 110g (4oz)
Baking powder ¼ tsp
Cocoa 2 tbsp
Egg 1 large
Vanilla extract 1 tsp
Dark chocolate 110g (4oz), broken into small pieces
Milk 3 tbsp
Vanilla ice cream to serve (optional)
Instructions
1
Grease individual pudding basins or microwave-suitable teacups.
2
Place 110g (4oz) butter and 110g (4oz) caster sugar in a mixing bowl, sift in flour, baking powder and cocoa, then add egg, vanilla and 2 tablespoons water. With an electric hand-held mixer, mix ingredients together until smooth.
3
Divide mixture between pudding basins or cups, loosely cover with cling film and microwave on high for 4 – 5 minutes, until well risen and springy to touch.
4
To make the sauce: Put chocolate in a small bowl with the 2 teaspoons sugar, remaining butter and milk. Place over a saucepan of gently simmering water and stir until smooth.
5
Run a palette knife around each pudding then turn out onto individual plates and coat with sauce. Serve with ice cream, if you like.
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Do you cook all puddings together in microwave or one at a time?
Can I ask what power microwave is this recipe based on please
Good morning, the wattage of the microwave was 800.