Description
Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert with a gooey fudge sauce baked underneath a tender chocolate cake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (additional)
- 1¾ cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, ¼ cup cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. If using, fold in chopped nuts.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar and additional ¼ cup cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.
- Carefully pour hot water over the top of the batter. Do not stir.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is set and slightly cracked, and the fudge sauce is bubbling underneath. Check at 35 minutes for gooier texture if preferred.
- Let cake cool for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- If you prefer a gooier pudding cake, check for doneness at 35 minutes instead of 40.
- Chopped nuts are optional but add a nice crunch.
- This dessert is best served warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/9 of the cake)
- Calories: 400
