Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Chocolate Pudding Cake, a rich and fudgy dessert that’s both a cake and a pudding in one. This easy-to-make treat is a chocolate lover’s dream come true!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
Sauce Topping:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups hot 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 large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Spread Batter: Spread batter in the prepared dish.
- Prepare Topping: Mix brown sugar and cocoa powder, then sprinkle over the batter.
- Add Hot Water: Carefully pour hot water over the top without stirring.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until set on top with a pudding-like sauce underneath.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brewed coffee instead of some or all of the hot water.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
