Ingredients

  • 1 1/8 cups softened butter (1 cup plus 1 1/2 tbsp)
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 2/3 ounces all-purpose flour (1 cup plus 1 tbsp)
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Sauce
  • 7 ounces dark chocolate (60-80% cacao, measured by weight)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 teaspoons brown sugar

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat butter, sugar and ginger in a bowl until pale and creamy. Add the eggs one-at-a-time, beating until well combined. Fold in flour, cocoa powder and milk.
  • Spoon the mixture into six 8 oz oven-safe pudding molds or ramekins, and smooth the tops. Bake in preheated oven for 35 min, or until a toothpick into the center comes out clean.
  • * Set aside for 10 min to cool. Run a thin-bladed knife around the inner edge of each mold, then turn upside down onto serving plates.
  • Sauce:
  • Combine chocolate, cream and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring slowly, for 5 min or until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.