Description
Rich chocolate pudding cake delivers pure indulgence straight from home kitchens. Warm, gooey layers of chocolate delight promise comfort in every delectable spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (15 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Primary Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping and Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (20 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ¼ cups (300 milliliters) hot water
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and lightly coating an 8-inch square ceramic or glass dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Create the chocolate base by combining flour, white sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing vessel, whisking thoroughly to eliminate potential lumps.
- Introduce liquid components – milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract – to the dry mixture, stirring until a silky, uniform batter emerges with no streaks of dry ingredients.
- Distribute the chocolate batter evenly across the prepared baking dish, ensuring a smooth, level surface.
- Craft a decadent topping by blending white sugar, brown sugar, and additional cocoa powder, then generously sprinkle this mixture across the cake’s surface, creating a delicate powdery layer.
- Gently cascade hot water over the entire surface, allowing the liquid to rest atop the batter without disturbing the layers beneath – this technique will generate a rich, molten chocolate sauce during baking.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, watching for a slightly puffed, set top and visible bubbling around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to rest for 5-10 minutes, permitting the sauce to stabilize and intensify in flavor.
- Serve warm by scooping generous portions that capture both the tender cake and the luscious hidden fudge sauce, optionally complemented by a dollop of vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream.
Notes
- Select high-quality cocoa powder for a rich, intense chocolate flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to help them blend smoothly and create a more consistent batter texture.
- Use boiling water instead of hot tap water for better sauce development and deeper chocolate infusion.
- Customize the cake for dietary needs by substituting gluten-free flour, using dairy-free milk, or creating a vegan version with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg