This is an old thread but I couldn't help but add my recipe for chocolate steamed pudding, done in the microwave. Tastes as good as the pot steamed one except takes ten minutes. Serve with custard....oooh!

1/2 cup milk 4ox butter 2/3 packed light brown sugar 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 1/4 cups self-raising flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder 4oz dark chocolate chips 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated

Beat the butter and sugar with electric beater until light and fluffy. Add the eggs gradually, beating well after each addition.

Fold in sifted flour and cocoa alternatively with the milk mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips and apple.

Cover with two bits of plastic wrap. Pierce with a hole in the middle. Put in microwave for about 6-8 minutes until you can touch the middle and it springs back up.