Description
Irresistible hot fudge chocolate pudding cake promises pure dessert bliss with its gooey center and rich chocolate intensity. Warm spoonfuls of this heavenly treat will transport guests straight to chocolate paradise, satisfying sweet cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cups (10 fluid ounces) boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch square baking pan with a light greasing to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry cake ingredients including flour, half of the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well integrated.
- Incorporate milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, stirring until a smooth, consistent batter forms.
- Transfer the chocolate batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, ensuring an equal distribution.
- Create the sauce layer by sprinkling the remaining granulated sugar, brown sugar, and additional cocoa powder directly over the cake batter.
- Carefully pour boiling water across the top of the batter, allowing it to settle naturally without mixing or stirring.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the cake develops a slightly set texture with a gooey underneath layer.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dessert to rest and cool for 15 minutes, which helps the sauce to thicken and settle.
- Serve warm, ensuring each portion includes both the cake and the rich, chocolate sauce that has formed during baking.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter mixing and consistent texture.
- Avoid overmixing the cake batter to prevent tough, dense results; stir just until ingredients are combined.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, ensuring equal measurement.
- Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence and temperature contrast with warm pudding cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 234 kcal
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 186 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg