Craving something sweet but short on time? This microwave chocolate pudding recipe is rich, saucy, and comes together in just a couple of minutes - no fancy equipment, no oven, just a few basic ingredients and your trusty microwave.
Perfect for late-night treats or last-minute dessert emergencies, it’s ridiculously easy and dangerously good. If you’ve got a sweet tooth and a serious need for speed, this one’s about to be your new favourite.
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Yields:
2 serving(s)
Prep Time:
3 mins
Cook Time:
1 min
Total Time:
4 mins
Cal/Serv:
548
Ingredients
2 1/2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
2 Tbsp. golden syrup
6 Tbsp. self-raising flour
2 1/2 Tbsp. caster sugar
1 medium egg
1 1/2 Tbsp. mild oil
1 1/2 Tbsp. milk
40 g white chocolate, finely chopped
Directions
Step 1
Divide 1tbsp cocoa equally between two standard mugs. Add 1tbsp golden syrup to each; mix to a paste. Measure flour, caster sugar and remaining 1½tbsp cocoa into a medium bowl. Crack in egg, and add oil and milk. Mix well, then stir in the white chocolate.
Step 2
Divide mixture equally and tidily between mugs, then microwave at 800W for 1min 10sec. Serve immediately in the mugs, or turn on to a plate, adding cream or ice cream, if you like.
What do you mean by 'mild oil'
Any neutral cooking oil is fine - vegetable oil, corn oil, rapeseed oil or even mild olive oil. Don't use something more strong in flavour like extra virgin olive oil or sesame oil, they'll be too intense.
Can I use any mug?
Any standard size mug (so nothing too giant, and no diddy espresso cups!) that is microwave-safe will work here, you could also use a deep teacup or individual pudding basin.
Can I add some nuts or fruit?
Microwave sponges are quite a delicate science, so we don't recommend making any sizeable additions or substitutions (though a pinch of chilli powder would be nice with the chocolate, and won't affect the cooking!), instead serve any extra things you fancy alongside the pudding.
Per Serving:
Calories: 548
Protein: 11g
Fat: 20g
Saturates: 6g
Carbs: 84g
Sugars: 47g
Fibre: 3g
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