Method

• 1.
  Generously grease a 1.2L pudding basin with butter and line the base with a circle of baking paper. Butter a large square of foil.
• 2.
  Spoon the marmalade into the base of the pudding basin and set aside.
• 3.
  Using a fork or balloon whisk, whisk the flour, cocoa, baking powder and a pinch of salt together in a bowl.
• 4.
  In a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs, adding a little of the flour mixture if it starts to curdle. Stir in the flour mixture and enough of the milk to form a soft dropping consistency. Fold in the chopped ginger.
• 5.
  Spoon mixture into the basin and smooth the top. Make 2 pleats in the centre of prepared foil, place buttered- side down and secure with string around the rim. Place an upturned saucer in a large pan and place basin on top. Pour in enough boiling water to come one- quarter way up the side of the basin. Cover with a lid and simmer for 1 hour 45 minutes, topping up with more boiling water if needed.
• 6.
  Carefully remove the basin from the pan, run a knife around the sides to loosen and invert onto a plate. Serve with custard or ice cream.