Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake
This indulgent dessert combines the warmth of a cake with the fun of a pudding, featuring a rich chocolate flavor and a gooey fudge sauce.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- 9x9-inch Baking Dish
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Topping Ingredients
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix well until fully combined.
- Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry mix. Stir until everything comes together into a smooth batter.
- If you’re adding chopped nuts, gently fold them into the batter now for added crunch.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9x9-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and additional cocoa powder, and sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the dish.
- Carefully pour the hot water over the top of the cake batter without stirring. This is what creates the gooey fudge sauce underneath!
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the cake has risen and the top looks set.
- Let the cake cool slightly before digging in. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience!
Notes
For extra richness, serve with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Avoid stirring after adding hot water to ensure a fudgy sauce forms underneath.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Fat: 10g