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Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

  • Author: easysweetmeal
  • Total Time: 34 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 servings 1x

Description

This Hot Fudge Pudding Cake is a magical, self-saucing dessert that’s every chocolate lover’s dream. As it bakes, a thick, gooey fudge sauce forms beneath a rich, tender chocolate cake. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and let the warm chocolate sauce mingle with the cold creaminess—pure indulgence in every bite!

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided

  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup milk

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 large egg yolk

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1 cup boiling water

Instructions

1. Prep Your Oven and Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.

2. Make the Topping Mix

In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup sugar and ¼ cup cocoa powder. Set aside—this will become the fudgy sauce topping.

3. Create the Cake Base

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining sugar (½ cup), remaining cocoa powder (¼ cup), baking powder, and salt.

4. Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

5. Combine and Fold in Chocolate Chips

Gently mix the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined. The batter will be thick. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.

6. Assemble the Cake

Spread the thick batter evenly into your prepared baking pan. Evenly sprinkle the reserved cocoa-sugar mixture on top—don’t stir it in.

7. Add Boiling Water

Carefully pour 1 cup of boiling water over the top. Do not mix. This step is what creates the gooey fudge layer underneath as it bakes.

8. Bake

Place the pan in the oven and bake for 22–24 minutes, or until the top looks cracked, the edges are set, and the sauce is bubbling underneath. A toothpick inserted into the cake portion should come out mostly clean.

9. Cool Slightly & Serve Warm

Let the cake sit for 10 minutes before serving. Scoop out portions to reveal the warm fudge sauce below.

Notes

  • Perfect for beginner bakers and last-minute dessert needs

  • Feels fancy but uses simple ingredients

  • Kid-friendly, budget-friendly, and always a hit

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 24 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://easysweetmeal.com/hot-fudge-pudding-cake/