🍫 Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake 🍮
This decadent dessert creates its own rich chocolate sauce as it bakes. Perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!
Ingredients
For the Cake Batter:
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Topping:
- 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups (420ml) hot water
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or similar-sized pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
Step 2: Create the Chocolate Topping
5. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cocoa powder for the topping until well combined.
6. Evenly sprinkle this mixture over the top of the batter in the baking dish.
7. Carefully pour the hot water over the top of the cake, ensuring not to stir. The water will soak through and create a fudgy sauce layer beneath the cake as it bakes.
Step 3: Bake the Cake
8. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is firm and the edges pull slightly away from the pan.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it rest for 10–15 minutes. This allows the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld.
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy
10. Scoop the warm cake into bowls, ensuring to include the gooey chocolate sauce from the bottom.
11. Serve as-is or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Tips for Success
- Cocoa Choice: For a deeper chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder instead of natural cocoa powder.
- Water Temperature: Ensure the water is hot but not boiling when pouring over the batter. Boiling water may thin the sauce too much.
- Custom Toppings: Add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut to the batter for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: 1 of 8 servings
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
This Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers—simple to make and indulgently satisfying!