Hot Fudge Pudding Cake Ii
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's dream with this rich and gooey Hot Fudge Pudding Cake II. This magical dessert combines the best of both worlds—a soft, brownie-like cake on top and a luscious, self-saucing fudge layer underneath. Made with pantry staples like cocoa powder, brown sugar, and vanilla, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into an irresistibly decadent treat. The secret? A layer of boiling water poured over the batter, which creates the fudgy sauce as it bakes. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and perfect for serving warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, this easy, crowd-pleasing dessert is ideal for weeknights, dinner parties, or anytime your chocolate cravings kick in.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (divided)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1.5 cups boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate small bowl, mix the brown sugar with the remaining cocoa powder (about 4 tablespoons). Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
Carefully pour the boiling water over the topping mixture, ensuring you do not stir it. The water will create the fudgy sauce as the cake bakes.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the top appears set and the cake has risen.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes. As it cools, the thick chocolate sauce will settle at the bottom of the dish.
Serve warm, spooning the pudding-like fudge sauce from the bottom over each portion. Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2002 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.2 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1583 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 439.2 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 308.0 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 341 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1140 mg | 24% | |
*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.
