Chocolate Steamed Pudding

A rich, vegetarian steamed sponge pudding made with dark chocolate and toasted hazelnuts, served traditionally with warm vanilla custard.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 304.2 kcals 1825.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 36.4 grams 218.2 grams
Fat 15.4 grams 92.5 grams
Protein 6.4 grams 38.6 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
50
g
Cooking Chocolate
unsweetened plain, minimum 70% cocoa solids
1
tbsp
Cocoa Powder
unsweetened
Dairy
125
ml
1
piece
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
Nutmeg
grated
75
g
Hazelnuts
toasted and chopped
OilsFats
1
piece
Margarine
for greasing

Steps

  • Melt the chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
  • Blend flour, sugar, cocoa, milk, egg, baking powder, and nutmeg in a processor for one minute.
  • Mix in the melted chocolate at high speed and then fold in the hazelnuts.
  • Spoon the batter into a greased 1.2 litre pudding basin.
  • Cover with a lid or pleated greased foil tied with string.
  • Place the basin on a rack inside a large pan.
  • Fill the pan with boiling water until it reaches three-quarters up the basin side.
  • Cook over medium heat for 1 to 1.5 hours until a skewer comes out clean.
  • Cool for ten minutes, loosen the edges with a knife, and invert onto a dish.
  • Serve the pudding with vanilla custard.