Self-saucing pudding is the perfect comfort food treat on winter nights and this salted chocolate version with Murray River Sea salt is deliciously indulgent!
When winter nights bring a chill to your bones, comfort is found in warm, hearty desserts. This recipe for a self-saucing pudding perfectly captures that cozy, homey feeling. With the rich allure of chocolate and a surprising hint of Murray River Sea salt, this dessert takes comfort food to a new level of indulgence. The pudding creates its own sauce while baking, resulting in a moist, decadent treat that is irresistibly delicious. Paired with a dollop of double cream, it’s the perfect end to a winter meal. So, let’s gather the ingredients and embark on this sweet culinary journey together.
Ingredients
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- 1/3 cup caster sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- Pinch Murray River Salt Flakes
- 1/2 cup (125ml) buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 30g unsalted butter, melted
Sauce
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 1 1/2 cups (375ml) hot water
To Serve
- 1 teaspoon Murray River Salt Flakes
- 300ml double cream
Method
- Preheat oven to 180oC. Lightly grease an ovenproof dish.
- Sift flour, caster sugar, brown sugar, cocoa and salt into a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together buttermilk, egg, vanilla and melted butter. Add to dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and spread evenly. In a heatproof jug, mix together brown sugar, cocoa, coffee and hot water.
- Pour mixture into dish over the back of a spoon. Carefully transfer the dish to a preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 to 30 minutes or until the pudding has risen.
- Set aside for 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with Murray River Salt Flakes.
- Serve warm with a generous spoonful of double cream.
