Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup Butter
• 1 cup Sugar
• 2 Egg yolks
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1.375 cups All-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons Baking powder
• 2 Egg whites
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (Optional)

Instructions

1. 1In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. 3Gradually add the milk, mixing until just combined.
4. 4In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
5. 5Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. 6In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
7. 7Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until just combined. Be careful not to deflate the egg whites.
8. 8Stir in vanilla extract if desired.
9. 9Pour the batter into a greased and floured baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.