Description
A rich and indulgent chocolate pudding infused with zesty orange, cooked quickly in the microwave. Perfect for last-minute dessert cravings or entertaining with minimal effort.
Ingredients
For the pudding:
4 tbsp unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing)
1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (50 g) light brown sugar
1/4 cup (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
1/3 cup (80 ml) whole milk
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 medium orange (about 1 tbsp)
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
1/4 cup (45 g) dark chocolate chips (optional)
For the topping sauce:
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
1/2 cup (120 ml) boiling water
Instructions
Prepare dish: Grease a microwave-safe bowl or 4 ramekins with butter.
Melt butter: Microwave butter for 30 seconds, set aside to cool slightly.
Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and both sugars.
Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, vanilla, orange zest, and juice. Stir in melted butter.
Make batter: Fold wet into dry until just combined. Add chocolate chips if using.
Fill dish: Pour batter into prepared dish, filling two-thirds full.
Add topping: Mix cocoa and sugar, sprinkle on top. Gently pour boiling water over without stirring.
Microwave: Cook on high—4–6 minutes for one large dish, or 2–3 minutes for ramekins. Pudding should be set on top but gooey underneath.
Rest and serve: Let sit 1–2 minutes, then serve warm with sauce.
Notes
Microwave wattages vary—adjust cooking time accordingly.
Serve fresh for best texture. Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days.
Do not freeze, as the texture turns grainy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: British-inspired, modern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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