This chocolate pudding cake is a heavenly dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the creamy texture of pudding. It's a perfect treat for chocolate lovers and a crowd-pleasing dessert for any occasion. Prepared with a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe will help you create a moist and decadent chocolate cake that magically separates into a fudgy pudding layer at the bottom. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to take it to the next level of indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups hot water
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is well combined and you have a smooth batter.
- Transfer the batter to the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture over the batter in the baking dish.
- Carefully pour the hot water over the top. Do not stir.
- Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is set and the center is still slightly jiggly when you shake the dish.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. The pudding layer will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Serve the chocolate pudding cake warm or at room temperature. You can garnish it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
