Description
Hot Fudge Pudding Cake is a warm, self-saucing dessert that creates its own gooey chocolate fudge sauce beneath a moist, tender cake layer—perfect for serving with ice cream.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for cake batter)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
- 1 1/4 cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk, oil or melted butter, and vanilla until a thick batter forms.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder, then sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Carefully pour hot water over the top without stirring.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is set and cake is puffed, with a fudgy sauce underneath.
- Cool for 5–10 minutes before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Add espresso powder for deeper chocolate flavor.
- Mix in chopped nuts or a dash of cinnamon for variety.
- Use dark cocoa for an extra-rich version.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
