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Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding Cake Recipe

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

Description

A rich, self-saucing chocolate dessert that creates a moist chocolate cake layer on top with a luscious warm, fudgy pudding beneath, perfect for a comforting and impressive treat.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a suitable baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and sugar to ensure even distribution.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture until you achieve a smooth batter without lumps.
  4. Spread Batter: Pour and level the batter into the prepared baking dish evenly.
  5. Prepare Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and cocoa powder thoroughly.
  6. Sprinkle Topping: Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar and cocoa powder mixture over the batter layer in the dish.
  7. Add Hot Water: Carefully pour 1 1/2 cups of hot water over the top of the entire mixture without stirring, which is crucial for the pudding effect.
  8. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the cake layer sets on top but the pudding underneath remains moist and gooey.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the pudding cake to cool slightly before serving; it’s best enjoyed warm, optionally paired with a scoop of ice cream.

Notes

  • Do not stir after adding the hot water, as this separation of layers is essential for the self-saucing pudding effect.
  • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for enhanced flavor and texture contrast.
  • Use a deep baking dish to prevent overflow as the pudding develops during baking.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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