Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake
A rich chocolate cake topped with molten fudge sauce that seeps through as it bakes, perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
For the cake batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the fudge layer
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups hot water Do not stir after layering.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cocoa powder, and sprinkle evenly over the cake batter.
- Carefully pour the hot water over the entire surface of the cake batter without stirring.
Baking
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the center is set and the top is cakey with bubbling sauce underneath.
Notes
Optional: Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. For added flavor, include espresso powder in the dry ingredients.