Pudding Cake
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this heavenly Pudding Cake, a decadent two-in-one treat that combines a moist chocolate cake layer with a rich, self-saucing pudding underneath. This recipe is a breeze to prepare, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time and a handful of pantry staples like cocoa powder, brown sugar, and melted butter. A touch of boiling water is the secret to creating the luscious chocolate sauce that forms as it bakes. Perfect for cozy gatherings or satisfying your sweet tooth any night of the week, this warm, spoonable dessert is best served straight from the oven, topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Simple, comforting, and irresistibly chocolatey, this pudding cake is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for batter)
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
- 1.5 cups boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder (for the batter), baking powder, and salt.
Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and stir until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder (for the topping). Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.
Slowly pour the boiling water over the top of the entire dish. Do not stir—the water will create the pudding layer as it bakes.
Bake the pudding cake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is set and the edges are slightly crisp. You will notice a thick, chocolaty pudding layer beneath the cake.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, spooned into bowls, with the pudding sauce poured over the top. Optionally, garnish with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1977 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.1 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.1 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 1360 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 400.9 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 263.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.7 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 352 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1348 mg | 29% | |
*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.
