Chocolate Fudge Pudding Cake
- Indulgent chocolate dessert with a moist cake layer on top and warm, gooey pudding underneath.
- The perfect balance of cakey exterior and molten chocolate interior that forms magically as it bakes.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- Optional: ½ tsp cinnamon
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and thoroughly grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl combine milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined – be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 15-20 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- For the richest flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
- Room temperature ingredients create a smoother batter that bakes more evenly.
- This dessert is best enjoyed warm when the pudding layer is still gooey.
- To reheat leftovers, microwave individual portions for 20-30 seconds on medium power.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 245
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 50
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