Chocolate Pudding Cake Vegan
Indulge in the decadent delight of Vegan Chocolate Pudding Cake, a magical dessert where rich, gooey chocolate pudding forms beneath a soft, cake-like crust as it bakes. This easy-to-make recipe combines pantry staples like cocoa powder, plant-based milk, and brown sugar for a dessert that’s dairy-free and 100% irresistible. With just 15 minutes of prep and a clever twist—the addition of boiling water—to create its signature self-saucing texture, this cake is perfect for cozy evenings or special celebrations. Serve it warm straight from the oven, paired with vegan ice cream or a dollop of non-dairy whipped cream, for a dessert guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Plant-based milk (such as almond, oat, or soy)
- 2 tablespoons Neutral vegetable oil (such as canola or sunflower)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
- 1 cup Boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish or a similar-sized oven-safe dish.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Add the plant-based milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
Carefully pour the boiling water over the topping. Do not stir it into the batter; the water will sit on top and create the pudding layer as the cake bakes.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is set and the pudding underneath is bubbling. The cake will feel slightly soft in the center, but that is normal because of the pudding layer.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes. The pudding layer will thicken slightly as it cools.
Serve warm with a scoop of vegan ice cream or a dollop of non-dairy whipped cream for an indulgent treat. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.2 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1363 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 337.1 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 224.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.8 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 760 mg | 16% | |
*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.
