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Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

A warm, gooey cake that creates its own fudge sauce right in the baking dish, perfect for chocolate lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup boiling water

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • 9-inch square baking dish
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder.
  3. Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch square baking dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and remaining cocoa powder.
  6. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cocoa mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
  7. Carefully pour the boiling water over the top of the cake mixture. Do not stir.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched.
  9. Let the cake cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the fudge sauce to thicken slightly.

Notes

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or top with whipped cream.