Description
A decadent and comforting Hot Fudge Pudding Cake that combines a rich chocolate cake with a gooey fudge sauce. This easy-to-make dessert features a soft chocolate cake layer topped with a luscious molten chocolate fudge pudding underneath, perfect 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
Other
- 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 similarly sized casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir together until evenly mixed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add milk, melted butter, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips to distribute evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour Batter into Dish: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Do not stir after pouring.
- Add Boiling Water: Carefully pour the boiling water over the batter without stirring. This water will settle at the bottom to form the hot fudge sauce.
- Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is set and slightly cracked. The pudding underneath remains soft and gooey.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Do not stir after adding boiling water; this separation is essential for creating the fudge sauce base.
- Use a well-greased baking dish to avoid sticking and for easier serving.
- Optional toppings like vanilla ice cream or whipped cream complement the rich chocolate flavor.
- Adjust baking time slightly if using a glass dish or different oven for best results.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.
