Hot Fudge Pudding Cake 1

This Hot Fudge Pudding Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert, requiring no mixer or complicated techniques. The batter bakes into a tender, moist cake while the hot water poured on top creates a rich, bubbling fudge sauce that rises to the edges. Its incredibly easy to make with pantry staples like flour, cocoa, and brown sugar. Serve it warm for the best texture, ideally topped with a dollop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Perfect for weeknight treats or casual gatherings where you want impressive results with minimal effort. The contrast between the soft cake and the thick, sweet sauce makes every bite indulgent and satisfying.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 1014.1

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This Hot Fudge Pudding Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert, requiring no mixer or complicated techniques. The batter bakes into a tender, moist cake while the hot water poured on top creates a rich, bubbling fudge sauce that rises to the edges. Its incredibly easy to make with pantry staples like flour, cocoa, and brown sugar. Serve it warm for the best texture, ideally topped with a dollop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Perfect for weeknight treats or casual gatherings where you want impressive results with minimal effort. The contrast between the soft cake and the thick, sweet sauce makes every bite indulgent and satisfying.

Ingredients

3/4 cup Sugar; granulated
1 cup All-purpose flour
3 teaspoon Cocoa
2 teaspoon Baking powder
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 cup Milk
1/3 cup Butter or margarine; melted
1 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1/2 cup Granulated sugar
1 1/2 cup Light brown sugar; packed
4 teaspoon Cocoa
1 1/4 cup Water; hot

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
3
Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
4
Beat mixture until smooth and fully combined.
5
Pour batter into an ungreased 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan.
6
In a small bowl, combine the remaining granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa.
7
Sprinkle this dry sugar mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.
8
Carefully pour the hot water over the top; do not stir.
9
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is almost set and edges are bubbling.
10
Let the cake stand for 15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
11
Spoon portions into dessert dishes, ensuring each serving gets plenty of the fudge sauce from the bottom of the pan.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1014.1kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.9g25%
Saturated Fat 5.3g27%
Cholesterol 0.6mg1%
Sodium 1849.5mg78%
Total Carbohydrate 216.5g73%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g18%
Sugars 165.1g
Protein 8.9g18%

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

Note

Serve warm for the best experience. The fudge sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

For added richness, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped topping.

If the cake seems too dry after baking, ensure the water was hot and that the baking time was not exceeded.

You can substitute unsweetened cocoa powder with Dutch-processed cocoa for a deeper chocolate flavor, though the color may be darker.

Leftovers can be stored in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven before serving to restore the sauce's fluidity.

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