East Texas Brownie Pudding Cake

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, gooey chocolate dessert with a fudgy cake top and a warm, syrupy pudding bottom.
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This classic East Texas comfort food is the ultimate no-fuss dessert for chocolate lovers. The magic happens when you pour a hot mixture of cocoa, brown sugar, and boiling water over a simple brownie batter. As it bakes, the layers separate: the top rises into a tender, fudgy cake, while the bottom creates a warm, decadent chocolate pudding sauce. It’s incredibly easy to make with pantry staples, requiring no fancy equipment or techniques. Serve it warm straight from the oven, ideally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to contrast the heat. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners, potlucks, or whenever you crave a serious chocolate fix without the effort of a traditional cake.

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East Texas Brownie Pudding Cake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 703.6

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This classic East Texas comfort food is the ultimate no-fuss dessert for chocolate lovers. The magic happens when you pour a hot mixture of cocoa, brown sugar, and boiling water over a simple brownie batter. As it bakes, the layers separate: the top rises into a tender, fudgy cake, while the bottom creates a warm, decadent chocolate pudding sauce. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly easy to make with pantry staples, requiring no fancy equipment or techniques. Serve it warm straight from the oven, ideally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to contrast the heat. Perfect for casual weeknight dinners, potlucks, or whenever you crave a serious chocolate fix without the effort of a traditional cake.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup of the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Melt the butter in a microwave or saucepan, then let it cool slightly.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  5. Add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients and beat on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into an ungreased 8-inch square baking pan.
  7. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/3 cup cocoa powder, the packed brown sugar, and boiling water until smooth and dissolved.
  8. Carefully pour the hot cocoa mixture evenly over the batter in the pan. Do not stir.
  9. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before serving warm, topped with vanilla ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 703.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.4g38%
Saturated Fat 14.4g72%
Cholesterol 48.4mg17%
Sodium 3798.1mg159%
Total Carbohydrate 129.1g44%
Dietary Fiber 14.8g60%
Sugars 60.9g
Protein 14.2g29%

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

Keywords: chocolate, pudding, cake, dessert, brownie, easy, comfort food, homemade, southern, cocoa, baking, indulgent, gooey, classic, simple, family friendly, weeknight, potluck
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