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To make the pudding, in a food processor, finely grind the chocolate.
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Add the butter, brown sugar, flour, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla and maple extracts, apple pie spice, coffee, baking powder, and a pinch of salt and process until the mixture is relatively smooth.
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(There will still be tiny flecks of chocolate in the mixture.)
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Pour the mixture into the slow cooker insert, cover, and cook on low for about 2 hours, or until the edges are set.
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The center of the pudding will still appear to be somewhat uncooked, and this is fine.
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Once the pudding is done, with a hand mixer or an immersion blender, whip the cream until frothy, then add a tablespoon or two of confectioners sugar (to taste).
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Continue whipping until peaks form.
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To serve, spoon a serving of the pudding cake into a bowl, then top with a dollop of softly whipped cream and garnish with grated chocolate.
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Cold milk, hot coffee, or a glass of tawny port would be perfect with this pudding cake.
