Indulge your sweet tooth with the ultimate comfort dessert: Chocolate Pudding Cake! This delightful treat combines the rich flavors of chocolate cake with a luscious, gooey pudding sauce that will leave you craving more. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a little magic in the oven, you can impress your family and friends with this decadent dessert that serves 8. Whether it's a cozy family dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Ready to dive into chocolate heaven? Let’s get started!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: International
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish thoroughly with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder. This ensures no lumps and evenly distributes the dry ingredients.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk the mixture until smooth and no dry streaks remain, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula to create a consistent layer.
- For the pudding sauce, sprinkle an additional 1/4 cup of cocoa powder and 1/2 cup of brown sugar evenly over the top of the batter. Do not stir.
- Carefully pour 1 1/2 cups of hot water over the top of the batter. The water will create a pudding-like sauce during baking.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. The cake will develop a cracked top with a rich, gooey chocolate sauce underneath.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes. The pudding sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Serve warm, spooning the cake and sauce into individual dessert bowls. Optional: Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Tips
- Sift Your Dry Ingredients: Always sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder to ensure a light and fluffy cake. This prevents lumps and helps the ingredients blend evenly.
- Don’t Overmix: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, whisk until just combined. Overmixing can lead to a dense cake rather than a light, airy texture.
- Layering for Success: After pouring the batter into the baking dish, sprinkle the cocoa powder and brown sugar on top without stirring. This step is crucial as it creates the rich pudding layer during baking.
- Use Hot Water: Pouring hot water over the batter is key to achieving the pudding sauce. It allows the ingredients to meld beautifully, creating that irresistible gooey texture.
- Serve Warm: For the best experience, serve the cake warm right out of the oven. The pudding sauce will be at its most decadent, and you can enhance it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.
- Storage Tips: If you have leftovers (though unlikely!), store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat gently in the microwave before serving for a quick chocolate fix!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
