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Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake

A rich, dark slice of chocolate pudding cake generously topped with warm, glossy chocolate sauce.
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Make this self-saucing chocolate pudding cake for a rich, gooey dessert with a moist cake top and a warm fudge layer underneath. This recipe is easy to prepare from scratch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
  • 1 cup boiling water (for pouring over batter)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the cold water, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.
  6. Carefully pour 1 cup of boiling water over the top of the batter and sugar mixture. Do not stir.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The cake layer will set on top, and the pudding sauce will form underneath.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

  • Serve this warm chocolate pudding cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the best experience.
  • This dessert is best eaten the day it is made while the fudge layer is still warm and gooey.
  • For a deeper flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of instant espresso powder to the dry ingredients.

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