Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake Recipe
Indulge in the rich and decadent Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake, a luscious dessert that combines a moist chocolate cake with a gooey fudge sauce layer. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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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 milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Fudge Sauce Layer:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Cake Batter: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Spread in the baking dish.
- Make the Fudge Sauce: Mix brown sugar and cocoa. Sprinkle over the batter. Pour hot water over without mixing.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until set on top and a pudding forms underneath.
- Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm with the sauce, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Don’t skip the hot water step—it creates the pudding layer.
- This dessert is best enjoyed fresh and warm for maximum gooeyness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
