Chocolate Pudding Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chocolate pudding mix
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat together the melted butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture along with the milk. Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan.
4. In a small bowl, combine the pudding mix and chocolate chips. Sprinkle over the top of the cake batter.
5. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• This cake is best served warm, with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
• You can add different kinds of chopped nuts or dried fruit to the cake batter for extra flavor and texture.
• This cake can also be made in a 9-inch round cake pan, or even a 9x13-inch pan.