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Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

A self-saucing chocolate dessert with a rich, gooey fudge base and a moist, cakey top. This easy, crowd-pleasing treat comes together in one pan and is best served warm with vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Course Baked Goods, Chocolate Treats, Comfort Food, Dessert, Family Favorites
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar divided
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder divided
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup boiling water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, mix ½ cup sugar and ¼ cup cocoa powder; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, remaining ½ cup sugar, remaining ¼ cup cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, combine milk, melted butter, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Add to dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
  • Fold in chocolate chips. Spread batter evenly in prepared dish.
  • Sprinkle the sugar-cocoa topping mixture over the batter.
  • Slowly pour boiling water over the top—do not stir.
  • Bake for 22–24 minutes until the top is set and cracked, with bubbling sauce underneath.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For a mocha twist, add 1 tsp instant espresso powder to the dry ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal
Keyword chocolate, easy dessert, fudge, pudding cake, warm
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