Description
A quick and decadent dessert combining rich chocolate with the zesty brightness of orange. This microwave pudding is soft, gooey, and topped with a self-saucing layer that forms as it cooks. Perfect for when you need something sweet in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Pudding Batter:
1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
1 large egg, room temperature
¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 orange
For the Sauce Topping:
½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
Juice of 1 orange
Instructions
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, oil, vanilla, and orange zest. Add to dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
Prepare Batter: Pour mixture into a 1 ½-quart (1.5 L) microwave-safe dish, spreading evenly.
Add Sauce Layer: Mix brown sugar and cocoa powder, sprinkle evenly over batter. Carefully pour boiling water and orange juice over the top. Do not stir.
Microwave: Cook on high for 8–10 minutes, until pudding is set on top but sauce is bubbling underneath. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Cooking time varies by microwave wattage; check at 8 minutes.
The pudding thickens as it cools, so serve while warm for maximum gooeyness.
Freshly zested orange adds the best flavor.
For single portions, divide batter and topping into ramekins and microwave 2–3 minutes each.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: British-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: chocolate orange microwave pudding, quick chocolate pudding, easy microwave dessert