Chocolate Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Pre heat oven to 375F, Gas 5, 190C.
2. 2
   Using a tablespoon of the butter, grease a medium size pie or souffle dish.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   Sift the flour, salt and baking powder into a medium size mixing bowl.
5. 5
   With your fingertips rub the remaining butter into the mixture till it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
6. 6
   Stir in the sugar and cocoa.
7. 7
   With a wooden spoon beat in the eggs and milk and continue beating until mixture is smooth and of a dropping consistency.
8. 8
   Add the vanilla essence and mix inches.
9. 9
   Pour the mixture into the greased dish and bake just above the centre of the oven for 30-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
10. 10
    Serve warm with chocolate sauce or custard.