Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this decadent Hot Fudge Pudding Cake! This delightful, self-saucing treat combines a rich, moist chocolate cake with a luscious layer of fudge sauce that magically forms as it bakes. Made with pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, this dessert is simple to whip up yet utterly irresistible. Ready in under an hour, it’s perfect for casual family dinners or special occasions. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly heavenly experience. Easy, satisfying, and chocolate-packed, this one-pan wonder will quickly become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.25 cups hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch square or round baking dish.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish using a spatula.
In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar and 1/4 cup of cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the dish.
Carefully pour the hot water over the top, ensuring it completely covers the batter and cocoa mixture. Do not stir.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is set and the edges are bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let the cake cool for about 10 minutes. As it cools, a thick layer of fudge sauce will form at the bottom.
Serve warm, spooning some of the cake and fudge sauce onto each plate. Optionally, top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.0 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.7 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 1357 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 392.6 g | 143% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.6 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 255.1 g | ||
| Protein | 30.8 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 375 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1529 mg | 33% | |
*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.
