Rich self-saucing choc pudding

It might be hard to believe but this rich, gooey chocolate dessert is low in fat. Now there is no reason not to make it.

Preparation Time

15 minutes

Cooking Time

20 minutes

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 1 cup self-raising flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 40g reduced fat spread
• 1 1/2 tbs sifted cocoa powder
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tbs sifted cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• Reduced fat spread, extra, for greasing

Method

1. Lightly grease 4 x 3/4 cup ovenproof dishes with reduced fat spread. Mix 1 cup self-raising flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 40g melted and cooled reduced fat spread, 1 1/2 tbs sifted cocoa powder, 1 egg and 1/2 cup skim milk in a bowl. Preheat oven to 170°C.
2. Divide batter evenly among the 4 dishes. Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 1/2 tbs sifted cocoa powder. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the cake batter. Pour 1/3 cup boiling water over each dish.
3. Place on a baking tray and bake for 18-20 minutes or until cooked. Let puddings stand for 5 minutes before serving.