Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of this Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake. A luscious dessert that creates its own gooey fudge sauce as it bakes, this self-saucing cake is a decadent treat perfect for any chocolate lover.
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
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread Batter: Spread batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Topping: Mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Add Hot Water: Carefully pour hot water over the top without stirring.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until the cake is set on top but a fudgy sauce has formed underneath.
- Serve: Cool slightly before serving. Spoon sauce from the bottom over each portion.
Notes
- Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- The sauce will thicken as it cools, so serve promptly for maximum gooeyness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
