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Chocolate Pudding Cake

Chocolate Pudding Cake

Warm chocolate pudding cake with a tender cocoa crumb and a self-saucing fudgy layer
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 9

INGREDIENTS

Cake Batter

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Fudge Topping

  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips optional.

Hot Liquid

  • 1 1/4 cups boiling water
  • 1 tbsp espresso powder optional.

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep and Batter

  • heat oven to 350 F and grease an 8 inch square baking dish
  • whisk flour granulated sugar cocoa baking powder and salt
  • stir in milk melted butter and vanilla until just combined and spread evenly in dish.

Topping and Bake

  • whisk brown sugar and cocoa then sprinkle evenly over batter and scatter chocolate chips if using
  • pour boiling water mixed with espresso powder gently over the top without stirring
  • bake until cake is set on top and sauce is bubbling underneath 32 to 38 minutes
  • rest 10 minutes then spoon into bowls with sauce from the bottom and serve warm.

Notes

1. Use Dutch process cocoa for deeper flavor and a darker sauce; Swap whole milk with 2 percent or dairy free milk and use vegan butter for a dairy free version; Do not stir after adding hot water or the sauce layer will not form; Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch; Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g