Craving a rich and gooey dessert that's easy to whip up? Look no further than this delectable Hot Fudge Pudding Cake! Combining the satisfaction of a moist cake with a luscious fudge sauce, this recipe is a surefire way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Plus, it's simple to make with everyday ingredients you likely have in your pantry. So, roll up your sleeves and let's dive into the world of chocolaty goodness.
Equipment
No fancy equipment is needed for this hot fudge pudding cake. Only typical kitchen tools are necessary.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Milk
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
- Semisweet chocolate chips
- Hot water
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 baking dish and set it aside.
Mix the Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients:
Pour in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter becomes smooth.
Chocolate Chips:
Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips. The batter will be thick and rich with chocolatey goodness.
Spread the Love:
Evenly spread the batter in the prepared baking dish, ensuring a smooth and level surface.
Cocoa Sprinkle:
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ¼ cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
Hot Water Addition:
Now, here comes the magic! Pour the hot water over the top of the batter and cocoa mixture. Resist the urge to stir; let the oven work its charm.
Bake to Perfection:
Pop it into the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cake is set and the top is slightly cracked.
Cooling Moment:
Allow the hot fudge pudding cake to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. This time is crucial for the flavors to meld and intensify.
Serve and Enjoy:
Scoop out a warm, gooey portion and top it with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you desire. Each bite promises a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you in dessert heaven.
Variations & Substitutions
I highly recommend topping your cake with whipped cream or ice cream. You can use Cool Whip, but I prefer my homemade whipped cream that is so fluffy and creamy.
Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder + 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup hot water
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ½ cup of the granulated sugar, ¼ cup of the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Stir in the chocolate chips. This batter will be thick.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ¼ cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons cocoa powder.
- Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
- Pour the hot water over the top of the batter and cocoa mixture. It’s important to not stir this!
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cake is set and the top is slightly cracked.
- Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired. Enjoy!
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