Description
This Chocolate Pudding Cake is a delightful self-saucing dessert featuring a rich, moist chocolate cake with a luscious pudding layer beneath. Perfectly balanced with a chocolaty crust and gooey center, this easy recipe delivers a warm, comforting treat that’s ideal 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
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups hot water
Optional
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture until you achieve a smooth batter.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the optional semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly into the batter for extra chocolatey pockets, then spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and remaining cocoa powder, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the dish.
- Add Hot Water: Carefully pour the hot water over the top of the batter and sugar mixture. Do not stir; this helps create the pudding layer beneath.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes until the top is set and slightly cracked while the bottom remains gooey and pudding-like.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving warm to enjoy the perfect texture contrast and rich flavors.
Notes
- For an extra rich flavor, add a teaspoon of espresso powder to the dry mix.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent experience.
- Do not stir after pouring the hot water to ensure the pudding layer forms properly.
