Slow cooker gluten-free chocolate pud

This pudding is self-saucing. Any leftovers can be reheated in the microwave. A little water may be required to loosen the sauce.

Ingredients

1 cup	Brown sugar, ilghtly packed
2 cups	Gluten-free flour
6 Tbsp	Cocoa powder
½ tsp	Xanthan gum
½ tsp	Salt
4 tsp	Gluten-free baking powder
1 cup	Milk
¼ cup	Canola oil
1 tsp	Vanilla essence

Ingredients

1 ½ cups	Brown sugar
½ cup	Cocoa powder
3 cups	Boiling water

Directions

1. Spray a slow cooker insert with oil.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, xanthan gum, salt and baking powder. Mix well. Stir in the milk, oil and vanilla until combined. Place evenly over the base of the slow cooker. Turn the cooker to high.
3. Combine the brown sugar, cocoa powder and boiling water. Pour down the sides of the slow cooker insert. Cover and cook on high for 1 1/2 – 2 hours. The cake top will come away from the sides and the sauce will bubble up around the edges.
4. Great served with ice cream or whipped cream.