Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake
Indulge in the decadence of a Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake, a dreamy dessert that combines the richness of molten chocolate sauce with the comforting texture of a tender cake. This easy-to-make recipe creates magic in just one pan, as a simple batter transforms into a self-saucing masterpiece while baking. A topping of brown sugar and cocoa melts into the bubbling chocolate beneath, delivering a luscious pudding-like layer that pairs perfectly with the fluffy cake above. Serve it warm and straight from the oven, optionally topped with chocolate chips for an extra dose of indulgence. Perfect for cozy nights or dinner parties, this dessert is guaranteed to delight every chocolate lover. Ready in under an hour and made with pantry staples, it’s a must-try recipe for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
- 1.25 cups Boiling water
- 0.25 cup Chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or similar-sized oven-safe dish.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, and mix until smooth and fully combined (the batter will be thick).
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and additional cocoa powder for the topping.
Sprinkle the brown sugar and cocoa mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
Pour the boiling water carefully over the entire surface of the batter. Do not stir; it will look liquidy, but this is necessary for the pudding sauce to form underneath during baking.
Optionally, sprinkle chocolate chips over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the top appears cake-like and set but the edges are slightly bubbling.
Allow the cake to cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. As it cools, the pudding sauce will thicken slightly.
To serve, scoop the cake into bowls, making sure to spoon some of the chocolate sauce over each portion. Best enjoyed warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.0 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.6 g | 203% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 1596 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 451.1 g | 164% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.6 g | 170% | |
| Total Sugars | 278.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.2 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 434 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 22.1 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 2209 mg | 47% | |
*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.
