Description
Creamy hot fudge chocolate pudding cake delivers a rich, indulgent dessert perfect for chocolate enthusiasts. Warm, gooey layers meld together in a delightful dance of intense cocoa flavors that will satisfy intense dessert cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (20 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons (15 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) hot water
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and generously grease an 8-inch square baking pan to ensure effortless cake removal.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and lump-free.
- Batter Creation: Blend milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth, velvety batter forms with no visible streaks.
- Layering Foundation: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan, using a spatula to create a uniform surface that will support the upcoming transformative layers.
- Decadent Topping Preparation: Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder in a separate bowl, creating a rich, complex sugar mixture.
- Topping Application: Sprinkle the sugar-cocoa blend comprehensively over the cake batter, ensuring complete coverage that will melt and create a luscious sauce during baking.
- Moisture Infusion: Gently pour hot water across the entire surface, allowing it to rest undisturbed atop the layered ingredients.
- Baking Process: Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a slightly puffed top and bubbling sauce that indicates perfect doneness.
- Resting and Serving: Allow the cake to settle for 5-10 minutes, letting the molten sauce stabilize and intensify in flavor. Scoop directly from the pan, capturing both cake and hidden fudge sauce, and optionally crown with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Customize Cocoa Intensity: Adjust the cocoa powder quantity to control the chocolate depth. Dark cocoa creates richer flavor, while lighter versions offer milder taste. Experiment with different cocoa brands for unique chocolate profiles.
- Prevent Dry Texture: Avoid overmixing the batter, which can develop gluten and create tough cake. Stir ingredients just until combined, ensuring a tender, moist final result. Gentle folding maintains the cake’s delicate structure.
- Manage Moisture Balance: Hot water is crucial for creating the signature fudge sauce. Pour water gently and evenly across the surface without stirring. This technique helps develop the distinctive pudding-like bottom layer during baking.
- Optimize Serving Temperature: Let the cake rest briefly after baking to allow sauce to set slightly. Serve warm for maximum flavor and gooey texture. Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream complements the rich chocolate pudding perfectly, creating a decadent dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg