This Slow Cooker Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding is a delightful dessert that is perfect for any day. It is warm, rich, and so easy to make. You will love how simple it is to enjoy a warm chocolate treat.
## Why Make This Recipe
- It’s super easy to prepare with just a few simple steps.
- It cooks in a slow cooker, so you can just set it and forget it.
- The warm chocolate sauce makes it extra special, perfect for chocolate lovers.
- It’s great on its own or with ice cream or whipped cream.
## How to Make Slow Cooker Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding
Making this pudding involves mixing some dry ingredients with wet ones, pouring the mix into a greased slow cooker, and adding a chocolate sauce on top. After that, you let the slow cooker do its magic for a few hours. It’s simple and satisfying!
## Ingredients
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder for sauce
- 1 cup boiling water
## Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour, cocoa powder, and brown sugar. In another bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Pour the mixture into a greased slow cooker. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining cocoa powder and white sugar, then sprinkle it over the pudding mixture. Carefully pour boiling water over the top of the pudding mixture (do not stir). Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or until set. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
## How to Serve Slow Cooker Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding
- Serve it warm right from the slow cooker for the best taste.
- Topped with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.
- Drizzle with whipped cream for extra sweetness.
## How to Store Slow Cooker Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding
To store leftovers, let the pudding cool down to room temperature. Then, keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm it in the microwave or back in the slow cooker.
## Tips to Make Slow Cooker Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding
- Make sure to grease the slow cooker well to avoid sticking.
- Do not stir after adding boiling water; this helps create the sauce.
- Check for doneness around the 2-hour mark to avoid overcooking.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips to the batter for extra chocolate flavor.
## Variations
- Add nuts like walnuts or pecans for some crunch.
- Use different types of milk, like almond or oat milk, for a dairy-free option.
## FAQs
- Can I use all-purpose flour instead of self-raising flour? Yes, but you will need to add baking powder.
- Can this pudding be made in the oven? Yes, but the cooking time will be different.
- What if I want to make it less sweet? You can reduce the sugar to your taste.
Slow Cooker Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding
Ingredients
Method
- In a mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour, cocoa powder, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, mix the remaining cocoa powder and white sugar, then sprinkle it over the pudding mixture.
- Carefully pour boiling water over the top of the pudding mixture (do not stir).
- Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or until set.
