Chocolate Pudding

Method

• step 1

  Well butter a 2 litre heatproof bowl and a piece of foil (big enough to cover the bowl)

• step 2

  Place the eggs and caster sugar in a mixing bowl of a food mixer and whisk on high for 15 minutes or until thick and foamy.

• step 3

  remove the bowl and carefully fold in the flour and cocoa powder (take care not to over mix or the sponge will be tough and leaden)

• step 4

  Add the melted butter and chopped chocolate, again fold in carefully

• step 5

  Spoon the mixture into the prepared bowl, cover with the buttered foil and cook in a steamer for approx 1 hour or until cooked (the sponge will be very soft and spongy). Do not overcook or the sponge will be leaden.

• step 6

  Meanwhile, make the sauce...

• step 7

  Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and stir to the boil. Then strain.

• step 8

  Turn the pudding out whilst it is still warm and pour over plenty of the sauce.

• step 9

  A spoon of double cream over the pudding is completely over the top but absolutely gorgeous.