Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this Hot Fudge Pudding Cake, a rich and gooey chocolate delight that promises to satisfy any sweet tooth. This self-saucing cake is incredibly easy to make, combining simple ingredients to create a decadent experience. As it bakes, the batter transforms into a luscious fudge sauce underneath a soft chocolate cake layer, making every bite an unforgettable treat. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect contrast of temperature and flavor. Whether for a special occasion or a cozy night in, this dessert is sure to impress friends and family alike!
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 with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup sugar and ¼ cup cocoa powder; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, remaining cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; whisk until well mixed.
- In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread the thick batter evenly in the prepared pan and sprinkle with the reserved cocoa mixture.
- Carefully pour boiling water over the batter without stirring.
- Bake for about 22-24 minutes until the top is cracked and sauce is bubbling.
- Cool on a wire rack 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 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg