Chocolate Butterscotch Pudding Cake
Dive into the decadent world of indulgence with this Chocolate Butterscotch Pudding Cake, a dessert that’s equal parts rich and comforting. This simple yet show-stopping treat combines a tender chocolate cake layer with a luscious butterscotch sauce that magically forms as it bakes. Featuring pantry staples like cocoa powder, brown sugar, and butterscotch chips, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes of prep time. The magic happens in the oven as hot water poured over the batter transforms into a gooey sauce below the cake’s surface. Perfect served warm and topped with creamy vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, this dessert is a must-try for any occasion. Whether you're a pudding cake enthusiast or a first-timer, this recipe promises an irresistible blend of rich chocolate and buttery butterscotch flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 0.75 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined to form a smooth batter.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the brown sugar and butterscotch chips evenly over the batter.
Slowly pour the hot water over the top of the mixture without stirring. The water will mix with the sugar to form a sauce as it bakes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top of the cake is set and the butterscotch sauce is bubbling at the edges.
Allow the cake to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. The cake will settle into a pudding-like consistency with a rich sauce below it.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2556 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.1 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.6 g | 238% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1940 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 480.4 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 350.1 g | ||
| Protein | 26.0 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 833 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
