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Chocolate Pudding Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Jane
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Chocolate Pudding Cake is a decadent and moist dessert that magically creates its own rich chocolate sauce as it bakes. The top layer transforms into a soft, fluffy cake while the bottom becomes a warm, creamy chocolate pudding, making it a perfect comforting treat to enjoy warm, especially with ice cream or whipped cream.

Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 cups hot water

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  4. Spread Batter: Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring a smooth surface.
  5. Prepare Topping Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cocoa powder to create the topping.
  6. Apply Topping: Sprinkle the brown sugar and cocoa powder mixture evenly over the cake batter in the baking dish.
  7. Add Hot Water: Carefully pour the hot water over the top of the batter and topping without stirring. This step is crucial for creating the pudding layer underneath.
  8. Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top layer is set and looks like soft cake.
  9. Serve: Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for enhanced indulgence.

Notes

  • Do not stir after adding the hot water, as it allows the pudding layer to form beneath the cake.
  • Best enjoyed warm to experience the full contrast of soft cake and creamy pudding.
  • Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://cookingmomy.com/chocolate-pudding-cake-recipe/