Description
Irresistible hot fudge pudding cake delivers a rich chocolate experience from classic American dessert traditions. Warm chocolate sauce mingles with tender cake, creating a luscious treat that melts hearts and satisfies deep chocolate cravings you cannot resist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Chocolate Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups hot water
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F and lightly coat an 8-inch baking dish with grease to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients including flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate lumps.
- Incorporate milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, stirring until a smooth batter forms. Gently fold in chopped nuts if desired.
- Spread the batter evenly across the prepared baking dish, ensuring uniform thickness.
- In a separate bowl, blend brown sugar and cocoa powder, then sprinkle the mixture uniformly over the cake batter’s surface.
- Carefully pour hot water across the top of the batter without disturbing the layered ingredients, allowing the water to settle naturally.
- Transfer to preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a set cake texture and a rich fudge sauce developing underneath.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes, allowing the dessert to stabilize and sauce to thicken.
- Serve warm, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream for an indulgent finish.
Notes
- Adjust cocoa powder intensity by choosing high-quality dark or milk cocoa for different flavor depths.
- Swap regular milk with almond or oat milk to create a dairy-free version that remains rich and decadent.
- Toast chopped nuts before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra crunch to the dessert.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother batter and more consistent baking results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg