Description
Indulgent hot fudge pudding cake melts hearts with its gooey chocolate center and rich, velvety texture. Warm spoonfuls of this classic dessert promise pure comfort, inviting you to savor each decadent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened Hershey’s cocoa powder, divided
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar, divided
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk
- 1 ¼ cups hot water
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional Serving:
- Vanilla ice cream (as desired)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 350°F (175°C) and simultaneously warm a pot of water until it’s steaming but not quite boiling.
- Create the cake base by blending granulated sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, then incorporate milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a smooth consistency.
- Transfer the batter into a greased 2-quart ceramic dish or 9-inch square baking pan, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Craft a decadent topping by combining the remaining granulated sugar, brown sugar, and additional cocoa powder in a separate bowl, then generously sprinkle this mixture over the cake batter.
- Gently pour the hot water across the entire surface of the batter, taking care not to disturb the layered ingredients.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes in a ceramic dish or 30-35 minutes in a metal pan, watching for the center to become almost set.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cake to rest for 15 minutes, letting the layers settle and the sauce develop its rich texture.
- Serve by carefully scooping portions into individual bowls, making sure to capture the luscious fudgy sauce from the bottom of the pan.
- Optional: Crown each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Prepare hot water beforehand to ensure smooth cake baking process.
- Use precise measurements for ingredients to maintain the perfect texture and flavor balance.
- Avoid stirring after pouring hot water, as this creates the signature fudgy bottom layer.
- Serve immediately while warm to enjoy the molten chocolate sauce at its best.
- Allow cake to rest for 15 minutes after baking to help sauce set and improve serving consistency.
- Optional vanilla ice cream adds a delightful creamy contrast to the rich chocolate dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg