Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
A delightful dessert that encapsulates comfort and nostalgia, this Hot Fudge Pudding Cake provides a rich, fudgy experience, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar, divided sweet and versatile
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, divided rich and aromatic
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour soft and tender
- 2 tsp Baking Powder fluffy and light
- 1/4 tsp Salt enhances the flavors
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Milk creamy and comforting
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted rich and buttery
- 1 Large Egg Yolk adds depth and richness
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract warm and fragrant
Topping
- 1/2 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips extra indulgent and molten
- 1 cup Boiling Water creates the luscious fudge layer
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, then set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining sugar, cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir it well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually stir the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle the reserved cocoa-sugar mixture on top.
- Carefully pour boiling water over the batter without stirring.
- Bake for 22-24 minutes until the top sets and cracks.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Garnish with fresh berries or powdered sugar if desired.