Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this luxurious Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake that melts effortlessly in your mouth. Rich dark chocolate and warm, gooey sauce create an irresistible dessert experience you’ll crave after every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Topping Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients including flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until uniformly combined and free of lumps.
- Incorporate milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, stirring gently until a smooth, consistent batter forms. If using nuts, gently fold them into the batter at this stage.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Create the fudge topping by sprinkling a mixture of brown sugar and cocoa powder uniformly over the cake batter’s surface.
- Carefully pour hot water over the entire surface of the batter, ensuring complete coverage without stirring. The water will naturally sink and create a rich, gooey chocolate sauce during baking.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. The cake is ready when it has risen, the top appears set, and a bubbly chocolate sauce is visible underneath.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to rest for 10-15 minutes. Serve warm, accompanied by vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting the sugar quantity based on your preference for a more intense or milder chocolate flavor.
- Substitute dairy milk with almond, soy, or oat milk for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the rich, decadent texture.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make this dessert suitable for those with gluten sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this indulgent treat.
- Enhance the chocolate depth by adding a pinch of espresso powder or instant coffee, which amplifies the cocoa’s complex flavor profile without making it taste like coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 234 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg