Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake, a luscious dessert that magically creates its own fudgy sauce while baking. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings and impressing guests with its rich flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the fudge topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix the cake batter: In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared dish.
- Prepare the fudge topping: In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and cocoa powder. Sprinkle over the batter. Slowly pour hot water over the top without stirring.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until the cake rises to the top with a fudgy sauce underneath. Let cool for 10–15 minutes.
- Serve: Spoon into bowls and enjoy warm, with optional vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- This cake creates its own hot fudge sauce while baking.
- Best served fresh and warm; leftovers can be gently reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
