Description
This Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake is a deliciously rich and gooey dessert with a moist chocolate cake on top and a warm, fudge-like pudding underneath. Perfectly baked to create a luscious, self-saucing treat that’s sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s craving in just under an hour.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping & Sauce
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the pudding cake evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir them together until evenly distributed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until you get a smooth, uniform batter without lumps.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a baking dish lightly to prevent sticking. Pour the prepared cake batter evenly into the dish and spread the top smooth.
- Combine Brown Sugar Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and cocoa powder until well blended to create the topping mixture.
- Add Topping: Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar and cocoa powder mixture over the cake batter in the baking dish.
- Pour Hot Water: Carefully pour the 2 cups of hot water over the top of the batter and sugar mixture. Do not stir — this creates the pudding sauce beneath the cake as it bakes.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is set and the edges start to pull away from the dish.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Serve warm to enjoy the rich hot fudge pudding texture beneath the cake layer.
Notes
- Be sure to pour the hot water over the top gently and do not stir, as this helps form the pudding sauce beneath the cake.
- Use a clear glass or ceramic baking dish to monitor the pudding layer more easily while baking.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator and reheated before serving.
- You can substitute almond milk for regular milk to make it dairy-free.
