Best Chocolate Pudding Cake Recipe (Hot Fudge Cake)
This Chocolate pudding cake recipe is a delightful dessert that combines the richness of chocolate cake with a luscious pudding-like sauce.
Ingredients
For The Cake
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Pudding Sauce
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Ensure that all the dry ingredients are well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Blend Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl containing the dry ingredients. Mix them together until just combined. Be careful avoid overmixing, as this can lead to a dense cake.
- Spread Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon to ensure that it covers the bottom of the pan evenly.
- Prepare Pudding Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of cocoa powder until they are well combined.
- Sprinkle Over Batter: Sprinkle the sugar-cocoa mixture evenly over the batter in the baking pan. Make sure to evenly cover the entire surface.
- Add Boiling Water: Carefully pour 1 1/2 cups of boiling water over the entire mixture in the pan. Do not stir. The hot water will create a rich chocolate sauce as the cake bakes.
- Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the top of the cake is set and the cake is cracked around the edges. Be careful not to overbake, as this can dry out the cake.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes in the pan. Serve the chocolate pudding cake warm, either on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra delightful. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories: 250 kcal, Total Fat: 8 grams, Saturated Fat: 4 grams, Cholesterol: 25 milligrams, Sodium: 325 milligrams, Total Carbohydrates: 50 grams, Dietary Fiber: 3 grams, Total Sugars: 35 grams, Protein: 5 grams, Iron: 1.6 milligrams, Vitamin A: 150 IU, Vitamin C: 1 milligram, Calcium: 110 milligrams