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Chocolate Pudding Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Chocolate Pudding Cake is a delightful dessert that combines a rich, moist chocolate cake with a luscious pudding-like sauce underneath. The cake bakes with a unique method where boiling water poured over the batter creates a gooey chocolate pudding layer beneath the spongy cake top, making every bite a perfect blend of textures and flavors. Ideal for chocolate lovers, this easy-to-make cake is perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Ingredients

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Cake Batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Additional

  • 1 1/4 cups boiling water

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish to ensure the cake does not stick during baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. This step ensures all your dry ingredients are evenly combined, giving the cake a consistent texture.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients and Batter Formation: Stir in the milk, melted butter (or coconut oil), and vanilla extract into the dry mixture until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. Then spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish to create the sweet, chocolatey topping layer.
  5. Add Boiling Water: Slowly pour the boiling water over the top of the batter and sugar mixture without stirring. This pouring method allows the water to seep through, creating the pudding-like sauce beneath the cake as it bakes.
  6. Bake the Cake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. The cake top will appear set, but beneath it, a rich chocolate pudding sauce will have formed.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving. When ready, scoop out portions ensuring you get both the cake layer and the gooey pudding sauce underneath for maximum flavor enjoyment.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.
  • Milk can be substituted for any plant-based milk such as almond, soy, or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
  • Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent dessert experience.
  • Be careful when pouring boiling water over the batter to avoid burns and to ensure the pudding forms correctly.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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