The Easiest Chocolate Pudding Cake Recipe

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The Easiest Chocolate Pudding Cake Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on September 15, 2023

Indulge in a rich and decadent dessert with this incredibly easy and delicious chocolate pudding cake recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you'll have a moist and fudgy chocolate cake layer topped with a smooth and luscious chocolate pudding layer. This classic dessert is perfect for any chocolate lover and is sure to impress your friends and family. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cocoa powder.
  3. Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
  4. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  5. Pour the batter into an 8-inch square baking dish.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.
  7. Pour the boiling water over the top. Do not stir.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is set and the cake is cooked through.
  9. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
  10. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Pudding cakes gained popularity during the Great Depression as they were an inexpensive and economical dessert.
  • The hot water poured over the cake batter creates a luscious chocolate pudding layer underneath the cake.
  • This recipe can be easily customized by adding nuts, chocolate chips, or even a dollop of peanut butter to the batter for extra flavor and texture.