Self-Saucing Chocolate Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Grease an eight-cup capacity ovenproof dish, not too shallow.
3. 3
   Sift the flour, castor sugar and cocoa powder into a large bowl.
4. 4
   Combine the milk, essence and melted butter, add this and stir until smooth and combined.
5. 5
   Pour this mix into your prepared dish.
6. 6
   Combine the brown sugar and the rest of the cocoa powder; sift that evenly over the top.
7. 7
   Carefully, with love and a bit of patience, pour the hot water over the pudding mix.
8. 8
   Bake for approx 40- 50 minutes, or until the pudding feels firm to the touch.
9. 9
   If you want serve it dusted with icing/confectioners sugar.