Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate flavors with a gooey fudge layer, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 1.25 cups hot water Essential for creating the gooey fudge layer.
- 1.5 cups sugar, divided Prevent from mixing all at once; some is used for sprinkling.
- 1 cup flour
- 0.75 cups cocoa, divided Again, separate for batter and topping.
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups milk
- 0.33 cups butter, melted
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Boil the water and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup sugar, flour, 1/2 cup cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla to the bowl. Mix well.
- Spray a 9-inch or an 11×7 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the remaining sugar, remaining cocoa, and brown sugar. Stir to mix thoroughly.
- Sprinkle this mixture over the chocolate batter in the baking dish.
- Carefully pour the hot water over the top, but do not stir it in.
Baking
- Bake at 350 degrees F for about 35 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let the cake stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for best experience. Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three days.