Chocolate Sponge Pudding

Name: Chocolate Sponge Pudding
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1/2 (1-ounce) square unsweetened chocolate; 1 cup sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa; 1 1/4 cups boiling water; Whipped cream (optional)

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 (1-ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
1 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa
1 1/4 cups boiling water
Whipped cream (optional)

Directions

1

Melt butter and chocolate in top of a double boiler over boiling water, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla. Mix well; set aside.
2

Combine flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pecans, and milk in a medium bowl; stir well. Add chocolate; stir well. Pour into a greased 8 - inch square pan.
3

Combine remaining sugar, salt, brown sugar, and cocoa; sprinkle over batter. Pour boiling water over topping; do not stir. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Cool slightly; spoon into individual serving dishes. Top with whipped cream, if desired.