Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake
Creamy, gooey, and impossibly comforting, this Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake is a one-dish wonder that produces a soft chocolate cake on top with a hot, fudgy sauce beneath.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- 9x9-inch Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour measured and leveled
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk room temperature
- 2 tbsp melted butter cooled slightly
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional, chopped finely
Topping Ingredients
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder sifted if lumpy
- 1 3/4 cup hot water just off the boil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
- Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry mix. Stir until a smooth batter forms.
- If using, gently fold in the chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar and additional 1/4 cup cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.
- Carefully pour the hot water over the top of the cake batter without stirring.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top looks set.
- Let the cake cool slightly before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, or whipped cream for added flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg