Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of Chocolate Pudding Cake! This easy-to-make dessert features a warm, gooey chocolate pudding at the bottom, topped with a light, cake-like layer. Every bite is a perfect balance of soft cake and creamy chocolate sauce, making it the ultimate comfort dessert for chocolate lovers. It’s perfect for a dinner party, cozy night in, or whenever you’re craving something sweet and comforting.
Ingredients
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup milk
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1/4 cup melted butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
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1 cup hot water
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Optional: Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
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Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
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Make the dry mixture: In a large bowl, mix the granulated sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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Add wet ingredients: Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
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Pour the batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
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Add brown sugar: Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top of the batter.
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Add hot water: Pour the hot water over the mixture (don’t stir). It will look a bit strange, but that’s how it creates the pudding layer.
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Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is set and the cake looks slightly cracked. The pudding will be at the bottom.
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Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving. Spoon the warm pudding cake into bowls and top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
Make it ahead: You can prepare the batter and let it sit in the fridge for a few hours before baking.
Chocolate variation: Try using dark chocolate cocoa powder or add chocolate chips to the batter for an extra rich flavor.
Serving tip: Serve immediately after baking while it’s warm to enjoy the gooey pudding layer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Keywords: Chocolate pudding cake, warm chocolate cake, easy chocolate dessert, homemade pudding cake, comfort dessert, chocolate lovers, fudgy cake