Description
Make this rich, gooey chocolate pudding cake that separates into a moist cake top and a decadent, fudgy sauce bottom while baking.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for sauce)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the milk, oil, vanilla extract, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes until well combined. Pour this batter into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder for the sauce. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
- Carefully pour 1 cup of boiling water over the top of the sprinkled mixture. Do not stir.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The top will look like cake, and the bottom will be liquid sauce.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Serve immediately while warm for the best molten sauce effect.
- Top each serving with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg