Description
This Hot Fudge Pudding Cake is a delightful self-saucing dessert that combines a moist chocolate cake layer with a rich, fudgy sauce that forms during baking. Perfect for chocolate lovers, it’s easy to make and serves warm with ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
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
Topping
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dry Ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture until the batter is smooth and fully integrated.
- Assemble Cake Batter: Spread the batter evenly into an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish, ensuring a smooth and even layer.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder. Evenly sprinkle this mixture over the batter in the baking dish.
- Add Hot Water: Carefully pour the hot water over the top of the batter and sugar mixture without stirring to preserve the layering effect that creates the pudding sauce.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is set and cake-like but the bottom remains gooey.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes so the fudgy sauce sets. Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Do not stir after adding the hot water to allow the pudding sauce to form beneath the cake layer.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder instead of regular unsweetened cocoa powder.
- This dessert is best served warm to enjoy the gooey fudgy sauce.
- Use an 8-inch square baking dish for optimal cake thickness and baking time.
