Chocolate self-saucing pudding

1. Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease a 5-cup ovenproof dish.
   
   
2. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, and vanilla.
   
   
3. Dissolve coffee in milk. Fold flour into creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture. Then stir in chocolate and spoon into dish.
   
   
4. SAUCE: In a jug, combine all ingredients.
   
   
5. Bake 35-40 minutes, until puffed and firm. Dust with icing sugar. Serve spoonfuls of pudding and sauce with cream or ice-cream.

• Melt chopped chocolate in the microwave on medium (50 per cent) power in 30-second bursts. Stir after every burst, as chocolate can hold its shape and still be melted (sometimes causing overheating and burning).