Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate dessert with this Hot Fudge Pudding Cake recipe. A decadent treat that magically creates its own hot fudge sauce while baking, resulting in a gooey and rich chocolate experience.
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 milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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 and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix the Cake Batter: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla, mix until a thick batter forms.
- Prepare the Topping: Mix brown sugar and cocoa powder. Spread batter in the dish, sprinkle topping over it.
- Add Hot Water: Slowly pour hot water over the topping without stirring.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until set on top with a fudgy sauce underneath.
- Serve: Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with ice cream if desired.
Notes
- The cake creates its own hot fudge sauce while baking, resulting in a layered texture.
- A twist: Add espresso powder for a mocha flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
