Description
This Fudgy Chocolate Pudding Cake is the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers! With a rich, fudgy cake topped by a luscious, gooey chocolate sauce, it’s like having two desserts in one. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a decadent treat everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cake:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk, preferably whole or 2%
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Generous ½ cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
- Topping:
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 ½ cups boiling water
- For Serving:
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round baking dish or a similar size oven-safe dish.
- Make the Cake:
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Make the Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix together the cocoa powder and brown sugar.
- Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
- Carefully pour the boiling water over the top of the cake batter (do not stir). The water will create a gooey sauce at the bottom while baking.
- Bake the Cake:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cake is set on top but still slightly wobbly in the center. It should look like it has a pudding-like consistency underneath.
- Let the cake cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve:
- Spoon portions of the cake into bowls, ensuring you get some of the gooey chocolate sauce from the bottom.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top.
Notes
- This dessert is best served immediately while it’s warm and the chocolate sauce is still gooey.
- You can adjust the sweetness by using semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips depending on your preference.
- The texture of this pudding cake is soft and fudgy on top, with a pudding-like sauce beneath.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate, Cake, Pudding, Dessert, Fudgy, Gooey, Ice Cream