Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake

Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake—an irresistibly rich and gooey treat that’s as magical as it is delicious. This self-saucing cake creates its own velvety chocolate fudge sauce as it bakes, combining moist, tender cake with a lusciously warm pudding layer. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make showstopper starts with pantry staples like cocoa powder, brown sugar, and milk, topped with hot water that transforms into a molten sauce beneath the cake. Perfect for cozy evenings or impressing dinner guests, serve it warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a dessert masterpiece that will have everyone swooning.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (divided)
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar (packed)
• 1.25 cups Hot water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until just combined. The batter will be thick. Spread it evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and the remaining cocoa powder (6 tablespoons). Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.

Step 5

Carefully pour the hot water over the entire surface. Do not stir! The hot water will create the fudgy sauce as the cake bakes.

Step 6

Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the top is set and slightly firm to the touch. A toothpick inserted into the cake layer should come out clean.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes. During this time, the sauce will settle at the bottom.

Step 8

Scoop servings into bowls, ensuring you get both the cake and the sauce from the bottom. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1028.4 grams (1028.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2258

Total Fat 43.50g	56%
Saturated Fat 25.80g	129%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 73mg	24%
Sodium 1616mg	70%
Total Carbohydrate 500.50g	182%
Dietary Fiber 46.10g	165%
Total Sugars 331.60g
Protein 40.70g	81%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 500mg	38%
Iron 16mg	91%
Potassium 1809mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.3%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 78.3%