Description
Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake is a rich, self-saucing dessert that bakes into a soft chocolate cake with a luscious, fudgy sauce underneath. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this easy-to-make chocolate treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent experience!
Ingredients
For the cake batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the topping:
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 3/4 cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Make Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and spread into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Topping: Mix cocoa powder and brown sugar in a small bowl. Evenly sprinkle over the batter.
- Add Hot Water: Gently pour hot water over the batter. Do not stir.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is set and sauce bubbles around the edges.
- Cool & Serve: Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. Scoop into bowls with the gooey sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- For deeper flavor, substitute hot water with hot coffee.
- Add nuts, spices, or chocolate chips for variations.
- Best served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American