Deep Dark Chocolate Pudding Cake
Indulge in the luscious decadence of Deep Dark Chocolate Pudding Cake, a dessert that’s as rich in flavor as it is simple to prepare. This crowd-pleasing treat combines a tender, fudgy cake with a self-saucing layer of gooey chocolate pudding, thanks to a clever baking technique. Made with pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, brown sugar, and boiling water, this recipe comes together effortlessly in just 15 minutes of prep. As it bakes, the magic happens—forming a crackly, cake-like top with a molten chocolate sauce hidden beneath. Perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, this easy chocolate dessert is ideal for weeknight indulgence or dinner parties. Bursting with deep, dark chocolate flavor in every bite, it’s a must-try recipe for chocoholics and comfort food lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
- 1.5 cups boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish and set it aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and stir until a smooth batter forms.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder together. 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.
Carefully transfer the baking dish to the oven. Bake for 35 minutes or until the top of the cake is set and slightly cracked.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes. The center will be gooey and pudding-like, with a rich sauce underneath.
Serve warm, spooning the cake and sauce onto dessert plates or bowls. Optionally, top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.8 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.6 g | 133% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 1584 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 441.9 g | 161% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.1 g | 165% | |
| Total Sugars | 273.8 g | ||
| Protein | 40.4 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 414 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 2103 mg | 45% | |
*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.
