Description
Sinful hot fudge chocolate pudding cake delivers pure chocolate bliss from Southern United States. Rich layers combine intense cocoa flavors with smooth molten chocolate, promising delightful comfort for dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tbsps (15 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup (20 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) hot water
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Dry Ingredient Blend: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, white sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, whisking to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Batter Creation: Incorporate milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth, homogeneous batter forms without any dry streaks.
- Initial Layer Setup: Spread the chocolate batter evenly across the prepared baking dish, ensuring a level surface.
- Topping Application: Sprinkle a mixture of white sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder generously over the batter, creating a delicate powdery layer.
- Liquid Infusion: Carefully pour hot water over the entire surface, allowing it to rest atop the batter without disturbing the underlying layers – this will create a rich, molten chocolate sauce during baking.
- Baking and Finishing: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is slightly puffed and edges are bubbling. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the sauce to stabilize and intensify in flavor.
- Serving: Scoop generous portions that capture both the tender cake and the luscious hidden fudge sauce, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Ensure Accurate Measurements: Use precise measuring cups and spoons to maintain the delicate balance of dry and wet ingredients, which directly impacts the cake’s texture and taste.
- Avoid Overmixing Batter: Stir the batter just until ingredients are combined to prevent developing gluten and creating a tough, dense cake – stop mixing when no dry streaks remain.
- Create Perfect Sauce Layer: Gently pour hot water over the batter without stirring, allowing the liquid to sit naturally on top for the signature molten chocolate sauce during baking.
- Temperature Matters: Let the cake rest 5-10 minutes after baking to allow the sauce to stabilize and develop deeper, richer chocolate flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg