Description
A rich and gooey chocolate cake with a fudgy pudding layer that forms underneath as it bakes.
Ingredients
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- 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 packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons cocoa powder.
- Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased 9-inch square baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Pour hot water over the top but do not stir.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is set but the pudding layer is bubbling underneath.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: chocolate, pudding cake, dessert, easy recipe