Self-Saucing Chocolate Cakes

Submitted by ellie3763

"from "an edible symphony" - http://anediblesymphony.blogspot.com/2009/01/idiot-proof-individual-chocolate-cakes.html"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 2 cakes
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• For the pudding

• 1⁄2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• For the topping

• 1⁄2 cup soft dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1⁄2 cup boiling water

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Sift flour, salt, sugar, baking powder and cocoa powder into a bowl.
3. Add the milk, melted butter, beaten egg and vanilla extract and whisk thoroughly until combined.
4. Pour into large coffee mugs (fill halfway) or ramekins.
5. For the topping, stir the brown sugar and cocoa powder in a bowl to combine, then sprinkle it over the cups of pudding batter.
6. Pour the boiling water carefully over the puddings, then bake at 350º for 18-20 minutes. Remove carefully from the oven and serve hot. Top it off with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.