Description
Hot Fudge Pudding Cake is the ultimate dessert indulgence, combining a moist chocolate cake with a rich, gooey fudge sauce that forms as it bakes. The magic happens when the cake is served warm, with the decadent sauce oozing from the bottom and melting into a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened Hershey’s Cocoa powder, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/4 cups hot water
Vanilla ice cream, if desired for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Heat a pot of water on the stove until very hot, just under a simmer.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine ¾ cup of the granulated sugar, flour, ¼ cup of the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Pour the batter into a lightly greased 2-quart ceramic dish or a 9-inch square baking pan. Spread evenly.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining ½ cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, and remaining ¼ cup cocoa powder. Mix well, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in your dish or pan. Pour the hot water over the top – do not stir.
Bake for 35-40 minutes if using a glass dish, or 30-35 minutes if using a metal pan, until the center is almost set. Remove from the oven and let stand for 15 minutes.
Spoon the cake into individual serving bowls, ensuring to scoop the fudgy sauce from the bottom of the pan over the cake. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350