Creamy Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
A quick and easy homemade dessert featuring a soft cake layer with a luscious hot fudge sauce underneath, perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk (120ml)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (60g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water (360ml)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (110g)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, stir together milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle brown sugar and cocoa powder evenly over the batter.
- Carefully pour boiling water over the entire dish without stirring. Place the dish in the oven immediately.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is set and springs back lightly when touched, and the sauce bubbles around the edges.
- Let the pudding cake cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use boiling water fresh off the stove to help the sauce form properly. Do not stir after adding boiling water to maintain the distinct cake and fudge layers. Let the cake rest briefly after baking to allow the sauce to thicken. Watch oven temperature carefully to avoid drying out the cake or undercooking the sauce. Optional mix-ins include toffee or chocolate chips for extra melty texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of cake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
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