Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.25 cup

All-purpose flour

sifted

1 tsp

Baking powder

1 pinch

Salt

0.25 cup

Unsweetened cocoa powder

sifted

0.5 cup

Ground hazelnuts

1.67 cup

Confectioners sugar

2.5 unit

Semisweet chocolate

chopped

2 tbsp

Unsalted butter

melted

1 unit

Egg

0.75 cup

Milk

1 tsp

Vanilla extract

1 cup

Dark brown sugar

1.25 cup

Unsweetened cocoa powder

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~4 min

Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 cup cocoa powder into a large bowl.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~4 min

Stir in the ground hazelnuts, confectioners sugar, and chopped semisweet chocolate.

Step 4
~4 min

In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract.

Step 5
~4 min

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.

Step 6
~4 min

Spoon the mixture into a buttered baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~4 min

In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and 1 1/4 cups cocoa powder.

Step 8
~4 min

Sprinkle the brown sugar and cocoa mixture evenly over the top of the pudding mixture in the dish.

Step 9
~4 min

Bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil.

Step 10
~4 min

Carefully pour the boiling water over the pudding mixture in the dish.

Step 11
~4 min

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the pudding feels fairly firm and springy to the touch.

Step 12
~4 min

If using a shallow dish, bake for 35-40 minutes.

Step 13
~4 min

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Step 14
~4 min

Serve immediately, spooning from the dish to ensure everyone gets both sauce and sponge.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a more intense chocolate flavor, add a tablespoon of espresso powder to the batter.

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be prepared a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Serve with whipped cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Fresh berries

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United Kingdom

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Birthdays

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Holiday
Casual

Popularity Score

70/100

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