Saucy Pudding Cake
Indulge in the decadence of homemade Saucy Pudding Cake, a dessert that effortlessly transforms into two layers: a rich, fudgy chocolate cake on top and a luscious, self-saucing chocolate layer underneath. This unique recipe combines simple pantry staples like cocoa powder, brown sugar, and boiling water to create its signature ooey-gooey texture, with minimal prep in just 15 minutes. As it bakes, the dessert magically separates, filling your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of chocolate. Perfect served warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, it’s the ultimate comfort dessert for chocoholics. Whether for a cozy family dinner or a crowd-pleasing treat, this saucy pudding cake is bound to be a showstopper!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar (light or dark)
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (for sauce)
- 1.25 cups Boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir until a smooth batter forms. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and 1/4 cup of cocoa powder together. 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—the water will combine with the cocoa layer to create the sauce as it bakes.
Bake the pudding cake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the top is set and the sauce is bubbling at the edges.
Let the cake cool for about 5 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken slightly. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1841 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.7 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1571 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 395.8 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.6 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 258.2 g | ||
| Protein | 30.8 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 360 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1503 mg | 32% | |
*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.
