Chocolate Cherry Pudding Cake
Indulge in the irresistible decadence of Chocolate Cherry Pudding Cake, a dessert that combines rich, fudgy chocolate cake with sweet, luscious cherries and a gooey molten sauce baked underneath. This easy-to-make recipe takes just 15 minutes of prep time and transforms simple pantry staples, like cocoa powder, sugar, and flour, into a show-stopping dessert perfect for any occasion. As the cake bakes, a magical transformation occurs—the boiling water poured over the batter creates a velvety chocolate-cherry sauce, adding a touch of elegance and flavor to every bite. Serve this warm, indulgent treat straight from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate comfort dessert. Perfect for chocolate lovers, this pudding cake is an irresistible medley of bold flavors and dreamy textures!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened pitted cherries, drained
- 1.5 cups boiling water
- 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Pour in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
Fold the drained cherries gently into the batter, taking care not to overmix.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar and additional cocoa powder (1/4 cup). Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
Slowly pour the boiling water over the entire surface of the batter. Do not stir! The water will create a sauce beneath the cake as it bakes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top of the cake is set and appears slightly cracked.
Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before serving. The cake will have a molten chocolate-cherry sauce underneath.
Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.6 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.9 g | 219% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 144 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 1367 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 526.0 g | 191% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.5 g | 198% | |
| Total Sugars | 338.7 g | ||
| Protein | 45.5 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 487 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 29.2 mg | 162% | |
| Potassium | 2885 mg | 61% | |
*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.
