Introduction
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s delight with our Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake. This decadent dessert features a moist and rich chocolate cake layer topped with a gooey hot fudge sauce and a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. With its irresistible combination of warm cake and molten fudge, this dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you craving for more.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Hot Fudge Sauce:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups hot water
For Serving:
- Vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or individual ramekins with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
2. Make the Chocolate Cake Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain.
3. Prepare the Hot Fudge Sauce:
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the packed brown sugar and cocoa powder for the hot fudge sauce.
- Sprinkle the dry mixture evenly over the chocolate cake batter in the baking dish or ramekins.
- Carefully pour the hot water over the top, covering the entire surface of the batter and sugar-cocoa mixture.
4. Bake the Cake:
- Place the baking dish or ramekins on a baking sheet to catch any overflow.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cake is set around the edges but still slightly gooey in the center.
5. Serve Warm:
- Remove the hot fudge chocolate pudding cake from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Serve the cake warm, spooning out portions into bowls.
- Top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with the warm hot fudge sauce.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles if desired.
Conclusion
With our Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake recipe, you can treat yourself to a decadent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply craving something sweet and indulgent, this warm and gooey cake is sure to hit the spot. Whip up a batch today and delight your taste buds with the irresistible combination of rich chocolate cake and molten fudge sauce.