Saucy Fudge Pudding Cake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this Saucy Fudge Pudding Cake, a heavenly combination of moist chocolate cake and a luscious, self-saucing fudge layer. This easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time, using pantry staples like cocoa powder, brown sugar, and all-purpose flour. As it bakes, the magic happens: the cake rises to the top while a rich, velvety chocolate sauce forms underneath. Perfect for any chocolate lover, this warm and gooey dessert is best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. With its irresistible flavor and unique texture, this warm pudding cake is a surefire hit for family dinners, cozy nights in, or special occasions. Bake it once, and it’s bound to become your go-to recipe for a fuss-free yet decadent dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for sauce)
- 1.25 cups hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder (3 tablespoons), baking powder, and salt.
Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture comes together and is smooth. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and the additional 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
Pour the hot water over the surface of the batter and cocoa-sugar mixture. Do not stir.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes or until the cake's top is set and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the dish.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes. As it cools, the rich fudge sauce will thicken underneath the cake layer.
Scoop the cake into serving bowls, ensuring to spoon some of the warm fudge sauce over each portion. Serve plain or with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1448 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.7 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.2 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 108 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1585 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 260.1 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 141.4 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1006 mg | 21% | |
*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.
