Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Chocolate Pudding Cake, a luscious dessert that combines the richness of a moist chocolate cake with a gooey, self-saucing pudding layer underneath. Perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings!
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
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
- 1 1/4 cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth batter forms.
- Prepare Batter: Fold in chocolate chips (if using) and spread batter in dish.
- Add Topping: Mix brown sugar and cocoa, sprinkle over batter.
- Pour Hot Water: Carefully pour hot water over without stirring.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until top is set and cracked.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Enhance with espresso powder for richer flavor.
- Avoid stirring after adding hot water to create pudding layer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
