Description
This Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake is a luscious, easy-to-make dessert featuring a rich chocolate cake layer topped with a gooey hot fudge sauce that forms during baking. Served warm, it pairs beautifully with ice cream or whipped cream, making it perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a comforting and impressive treat.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Fudge Sauce Topping
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1-1/4 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick. Also, boil water ahead of time for the fudge sauce step.
- Mix the Cake Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Then stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. Spread this batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Prepare Fudge Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together 1/2 cup white sugar, the brown sugar, and cocoa powder. Evenly sprinkle this mixture over the batter in the pan.
- Add Boiling Water: Carefully pour the boiling water over the top of the batter and sugar mixture. Do not stir—this will create the pudding sauce as it bakes.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the center is nearly set but still slightly jiggly, indicating a gooey pudding layer beneath.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for about 15 minutes; during this time, the sauce will thicken and settle. Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a luscious dessert experience.
Notes
- Be careful when pouring boiling water over the batter to avoid splashing and burns.
- Do not stir after adding the boiling water, as this helps create the distinct layers of cake and pudding sauce.
- Serving the cake warm enhances the fudgy sauce texture.
- This cake can be reheated gently in the microwave and served again with ice cream.
- Use a deep 9-inch square pan to ensure proper baking and sauce formation.
