Step 1

Preheat oven to 180C.

Step 2

Combine the chocolate, butter and milk in a medium heatproof bowl and microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until smooth.

Step 3

Combine flour, ¼ cup brown sugar and half of the cocoa powder in a medium bowl

Step 4

Stir in chocolate mixture, then pour mixture into a 6 cup capacity heatproof bowl or dish.

Step 5

Combine the remaining brown sugar and the remaining cocoa in a small bowl and sprinkle over pudding mixture

Step 6

Carefully pour the water (over the back of a spoon) over the topping.

Step 7

Microwave, uncovered, on medium for 5 minutes.

Step 8

Remove and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes.

Step 9

Serve pudding dusted with icing sugar, and topped with whipped cream.