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Preheat oven to 325°F.
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In a bowl, mix together sugar, flour and cocoa.
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Stir in eggs, melted butter, vanilla and nuts.
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Pour batter into a buttered 9-inch square baking dish.
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Place larger pan of hot water in oven and allow it to simmer.
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Place baking dish in larger pan.
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Water should come halfway up the sides of the dish.
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Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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The pudding is done when the surface is lightly cracked and the centre springs back when touched.
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The pudding has a custard consistency which firms as it cools.
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Serve warm or cold in squares.
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Serves 8.
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NOTE: When a recipe calls for food to be cooked in a bain marie, or water bath, it means oven-poaching.
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To oven pouch, half fill a roasting pan with hot water and place in the oven.
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When the water simmers, gently place the dish to be cooked in the simmering water.
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This creates steam in the oven and gently cooks delicate foods such as crème caramel, pates, baked puddings or some fish dishes.