Description
This Hot Fudge Pudding Cake is a decadent dessert featuring a rich chocolate cake layer atop a luscious, gooey fudge sauce. The magic happens by pouring boiling water over the batter before baking, which creates a moist and fudgy pudding beneath a soft, cakey crust. Perfect for a cozy treat served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish or a similar-sized casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the milk, melted butter, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture and stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour Batter Into Dish: Carefully pour the prepared batter into the greased baking dish. Do not stir once poured.
- Add Boiling Water: Slowly pour the boiling water over the batter without stirring. This step will create the hot fudge sauce layer beneath the cake during baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The top should be set and slightly cracked while the pudding underneath remains soft and gooey.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pudding cake to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy it warm, optionally topped with ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Do not stir after adding boiling water; this is essential for creating the layered cake and pudding texture.
- Ensure the baking dish is properly greased to facilitate easy serving.
- For an extra indulgent dessert, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- You can prepare this dessert in advance and gently reheat before serving.
- Make sure the boiling water is poured slowly and evenly over the batter to maintain the separation of layers.
