Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this Hot Fudge Pudding Cake! This delightful treat features a rich, gooey chocolate cake with a self-saucing fudge layer that forms as it bakes. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering—this warm dessert is best served fresh from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Each bite delivers an irresistible combination of flavors and textures, making it a favorite among chocolate lovers. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, this recipe will bring joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup sugar and ¼ cup cocoa; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the remaining sugar, cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, melted butter, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients gently; fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the reserved cocoa mixture on top.
- Pour boiling water over the batter without stirring and bake for 22-24 minutes until done.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before serving warm with ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg