Description
This Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake is a delightful dessert featuring a rich, moist chocolate cake layer paired with a luscious, gooey hot fudge sauce that forms during baking. The unique method of pouring boiling water over the batter creates a self-saucing pudding effect, making it an irresistible treat perfect for chocolate lovers.
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
- 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). Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan to prevent sticking. Boil water in advance for use in the fudge sauce layer.
- Mix the Cake Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup white granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. Pour in the milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir the mixture until a smooth batter forms. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Prepare Fudge Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup white granulated sugar, packed light brown sugar, and 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder. Sprinkle this sugar and cocoa mixture uniformly over the top of the batter in the baking pan.
- Add Boiling Water: Carefully and evenly pour 1-1/4 cups of boiling water over the mixture in the pan. Do not stir the batter and sugar layers after adding the water to allow the cake and sauce to form during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the center of the cake is nearly set but still slightly gooey. The boiling water helps create a self-saucing pudding with a moist cake layer on top and hot fudge sauce beneath.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 15 minutes. As it cools, the fudge sauce thickens. Serve the pudding cake warm, optionally topped with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Do not stir after adding the boiling water; this is key to forming the pudding sauce layer beneath the cake.
- Use a 9-inch square pan for proper depth and cooking time.
- For best results, serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
