Old Fashioned Chocolate Pudding Cake
Indulge in the timeless charm of this Old Fashioned Chocolate Pudding Cake, a dessert that magically creates its own rich, fudgy sauce beneath a moist, chocolatey cake layer. Perfectly crafted for chocolate lovers, this easy-to-make recipe combines pantry staples like cocoa powder, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to deliver a decadent treat that's ready in under an hour. The secret lies in pouring boiling water over the batter before baking, creating a luscious pudding-like sauce as it cooks. Serve it warm, straight from the oven, and elevate it further with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of velvety vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience. Whether for a cozy family dinner or an indulgent treat for guests, this classic chocolate pudding cake is guaranteed to impress!
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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 brown sugar
- 1.25 cups boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of 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.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out with a spatula if needed.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and the remaining 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
Carefully pour the boiling water over the top of the entire dish. Do not stir.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top of the cake looks set and slightly crispy.
Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes. As it cools, the sauce will thicken underneath the cake.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1853 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.2 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1576 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 395.7 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 263.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1098 mg | 23% | |
*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.
