Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake, a rich and gooey dessert that combines a tender cake layer with a luscious fudge sauce. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
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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
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Layer and Bake: Pour batter into the baking dish. In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and cocoa for the topping. Sprinkle over batter. Carefully pour boiling water over the mixture without stirring.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is set but a fudgy sauce forms below.
- Serve: Cool for 10 minutes before serving warm. Spoon into bowls, ensuring both cake and sauce are served.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- The pudding layer forms during baking—do not skip the boiling water step!
- Enhance the chocolate flavor with a pinch of espresso powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
