This Chocolate-Espresso Pudding Cake is a decadent yet simple dessert that requires no mixer or complex techniques. The magic happens in the oven: a simple batter transforms into a tender sponge cake with a luscious, molten pudding-like bottom layer infused with bold coffee flavor. The combination of unsweetened cocoa and instant espresso creates a deep, sophisticated chocolate profile that feels indulgent without being overly heavy. Its perfect for cozy weeknight dinners, potlucks, or when you need a comforting sweet finish to a meal. Serve it warm for the best texture, dusted lightly with powdered sugar.
Chocolate-Espresso Pudding Cake (5.5 Pts
Description
This Chocolate-Espresso Pudding Cake is a decadent yet simple dessert that requires no mixer or complex techniques. The magic happens in the oven: a simple batter transforms into a tender sponge cake with a luscious, molten pudding-like bottom layer infused with bold coffee flavor. The combination of unsweetened cocoa and instant espresso creates a deep, sophisticated chocolate profile that feels indulgent without being overly heavy. Its perfect for cozy weeknight dinners, potlucks, or when you need a comforting sweet finish to a meal. Serve it warm for the best texture, dusted lightly with powdered sugar.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).
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In a 9-inch square baking pan, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, espresso granules, baking powder, and salt.
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Add the skim milk, melted margarine, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients in the pan; stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.
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In a small bowl, mix together the remaining sugar, cocoa, and espresso granules.
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Sprinkle this sugar-cocoa mixture evenly over the batter in the pan; do not stir.
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Carefully pour the very warm skim milk over the sugar mixture; do not stir.
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Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is set and springs back lightly when touched in the center.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. The center should be soft and pudding-like.
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Serve warm, dusting individual portions with additional cocoa or powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 9
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 686.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10.9g17%
- Saturated Fat 4.6g23%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1618.6mg68%
- Total Carbohydrate 159.9g54%
- Dietary Fiber 13.2g53%
- Sugars 136.7g
- Protein 12.1g25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
