Self-Saucing Chocolate Pudding

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Grease an eight-cup capacity ovenproof dish, not too shallow.

3. 3

   Sift the flour, castor sugar and cocoa powder into a large bowl.

4. 4

   Combine the milk, essence and melted butter, add this and stir until smooth and combined.

5. 5

   Pour this mix into your prepared dish.

6. 6

   Combine the brown sugar and the rest of the cocoa powder; sift that evenly over the top.

7. 7

   Carefully, with love and a bit of patience, pour the hot water over the pudding mix.

8. 8

   Bake for approx 40- 50 minutes, or until the pudding feels firm to the touch.

9. 9

   If you want serve it dusted with icing/confectioners sugar.

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