STEAMED CHOCOLATE PUDDING 
2 oz. chocolate
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk
5 tbsp. butter
3/4 lb. 4X confectioners' sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder (sifted)
1/8 tsp. salt

Melt 2 ounce chocolate with 2 tablespoons butter; cool. Sift 1/2 cup sugar. Beat 1 egg until light. Add sugar gradually. Beat until creamy. Add melted chocolate and butter. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Sift 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Add to egg mixture in 3 parts alternate with 1/2 cup milk. Beat batter until smooth after each addition.

Pour into greased pudding mold. Cover closely and steam for 1 hour. Serve hot with hard sauce.

Hard Sauce: Beat until soft 5 tablespoons butter gradually. 3/4 pound box of 4X confectioners' sugar, beating until blended each time. Add 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon vanilla. When sauce is very smooth chill it thoroughly. Serves 4.

 

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