Chocolate Pudding Cake

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A moist chocolate cake with a rich, gooey fudge-like pudding bottom that forms during baking.
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This Chocolate Pudding Cake is a classic comfort dessert that requires no mixer or fancy techniques. The magic happens in the oven: as the cake bakes, the hot water separates the ingredients into two distinct layers. The top becomes a tender, fluffy chocolate sponge, while the bottom transforms into a dense, warm fudge sauce. It’s incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few pantry staples like flour, cocoa, sugar, and butter. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate treat. Perfect for casual weeknight desserts or potlucks, this recipe delivers deep chocolate flavor and a satisfying texture that everyone will love.

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Chocolate Pudding Cake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 710.6

Description

This Chocolate Pudding Cake is a classic comfort dessert that requires no mixer or fancy techniques. The magic happens in the oven: as the cake bakes, the hot water separates the ingredients into two distinct layers. The top becomes a tender, fluffy chocolate sponge, while the bottom transforms into a dense, warm fudge sauce. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few pantry staples like flour, cocoa, sugar, and butter. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate treat. Perfect for casual weeknight desserts or potlucks, this recipe delivers deep chocolate flavor and a satisfying texture that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC) and lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish or baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, 2/3 cup sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder until well combined.
  3. Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is smooth and evenly mixed.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly to cover the bottom.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine the 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 6 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
  6. Stir the sugar mixture over medium-high heat until the sugars melt and the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
  7. Pour the hot sugar-cocoa mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter in the baking dish. Do not stir.
  8. Carefully pour 1 cup of boiling water over the entire dish, ensuring it covers the surface. Do not stir.
  9. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the top cake layer comes out clean and the bottom is bubbly.
  10. Let the cake cool slightly in the pan before serving. The bottom will be a warm, liquid fudge sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 710.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.3g18%
Saturated Fat 6.4g32%
Cholesterol 17.0mg6%
Sodium 1614.9mg68%
Total Carbohydrate 156.1g53%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g48%
Sugars 92.5g
Protein 13.7g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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