Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this soul-warming Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake that melts hearts and satisfies deepest dessert cravings. Rich, gooey layers of intense chocolate promise pure indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (15 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (20 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ¼ cups (300 milliliters) hot water
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and coating an 8-inch square pan with a light layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Create the cake foundation by combining dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, ensuring a smooth and even blend of flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Incorporate liquid elements into the dry mixture, gently stirring milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until a uniform batter emerges with a silky consistency.
- Distribute the batter carefully across the prepared pan, using a spatula to achieve an even surface that will support the upcoming layers.
- Craft a decadent topping by mixing granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder in a separate container, creating a layer of sweet complexity.
- Generously scatter the sugar-cocoa mixture over the cake batter, ensuring complete and uniform coverage that will transform during baking.
- Delicately pour hot water across the entire surface, allowing the liquid to rest on top without disturbing the layered ingredients underneath.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, watching for a slightly puffed top and visible bubbling sauce.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to rest for 5-10 minutes, permitting the molten sauce to stabilize and develop rich, intense flavors.
- Serve directly from the pan, scooping generous portions that capture both the cake and the hidden fudge sauce, optionally accompanied by a dollop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Swap out regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly dessert that maintains the same rich chocolate texture and decadent taste.
- Reduce sugar content by using natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for those monitoring blood sugar levels or seeking a lower-calorie option.
- Create dairy-free variations by substituting milk with almond, coconut, or oat milk, ensuring those with lactose intolerance can enjoy this indulgent dessert.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for an intense chocolate flavor that elevates the entire pudding cake from good to extraordinary, transforming a simple dessert into a gourmet experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg