Description
A rich and gooey hot fudge chocolate pudding cake that forms its own molten sauce beneath a soft, tender chocolate cake layer.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease an 8 inch baking dish.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Add milk, vanilla, melted butter, and chopped chocolate. Stir until combined.
- Spread the batter into the prepared dish.
- Mix hot water, brown sugar, and cocoa powder in a separate bowl, then gently pour the mixture over the batter without stirring.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is set and fudgy sauce forms underneath.
- Let rest for 2 to 3 minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
- Do not stir the sauce mixture into the batter or the cake will not self sauce.
- Serve immediately for the best molten texture.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: hot fudge cake, chocolate pudding cake, self saucing cake, molten chocolate cake