Description
Chocolate pudding cake delights dessert enthusiasts with its rich, gooey center and tender crumb. Drizzled with warm chocolate sauce, this indulgent treat promises a heavenly experience that will transport you to pure chocolate bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Pudding Cake
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) whole milk
- 2 cups (340 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (50 grams) dark cocoa powder
Sweeteners and Thickeners:
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (48 grams) cornstarch
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Seasoning:
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Additional:
- Cooking spray (for greasing)
Instructions
- Meticulously coat an 8″x4″ loaf pan with cooking spray, strategically layering parchment paper to create a seamless lining that hugs the pan’s interior.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly amalgamate milk, sugar, heavy cream, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- Transfer the silky liquid through a fine strainer into a medium saucepan, positioning it over medium heat and stirring vigilantly to prevent scorching.
- Maintain a gentle simmer for approximately two minutes, ensuring the mixture develops a smooth, glossy texture.
- Reduce heat to a low setting and gradually incorporate chocolate chips, stirring continuously until they completely dissolve and integrate seamlessly with the existing mixture.
- Carefully strain the molten chocolate blend through a fine mesh sieve directly into the prepared loaf pan, eliminating any potential lumps.
- Refrigerate the pan for a minimum of four hours, allowing the pudding cake to solidify and develop its rich, decadent texture.
- Gently release the chilled dessert from its mold onto a serving plate, delicately peeling away the parchment paper.
- Enhance the presentation by dusting the surface with a light veil of cocoa powder.
- For pristine slicing, warm a knife by briefly dipping it in boiling water and wiping clean, or utilize a kitchen torch to ensure smooth, clean cuts.
- Serve the pudding cake thoroughly chilled, revealing its luxurious, silky consistency with each elegant slice.
Notes
- Prepare your baking tools ahead of time for a smooth cooking experience, ensuring all ingredients are measured and ready before starting.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips for a rich, intense chocolate flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Creating a tight parchment paper lining helps easily remove the delicate pudding cake without breaking its smooth texture.
- Constant stirring while simmering prevents scorching and ensures a silky, lump-free chocolate mixture that sets perfectly.
- Chilling for at least 4 hours allows the pudding cake to develop a firm, creamy consistency that slices beautifully when served.
- Warming your knife with hot water or a kitchen torch creates clean, precise slices without disturbing the cake’s delicate surface.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg