This from-scratch chocolate pudding cake is rich, warm, and full of deep chocolate flavor. As it bakes, it forms a cake layer on top and a gooey chocolate pudding sauce underneath. So simple to make and perfect served warm with ice cream!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (213 g) light brown sugar, divided
- 4 Tablespoons (21 g) Dutch process cocoa powder, divided
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup half and half
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup (85 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee, or boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- In an 8 inch square baking dish, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons of cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, 0.5 cup light brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt
- Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the half and half, and vegetable oil. Stir until a smooth batter forms.½ cup half and half, ¼ cup vegetable oil
- Add on chocolate chips and stir to combine.½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar and cocoa powder over batter. Do not stir.0.5 cup light brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder
- Slowly pour the hot brewed coffee over the top of the cake making sure to cover all of the ingredients completely. Do not stir.1 cup hot brewed coffee
- Carefully place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top of the cake is set.
- Let cake cool for about 10 minutes.
- Serve the cake warm, scooped into individual bowls and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
Do not stir in steps 5 & 6. This keeps the layers separate.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days. Reheat individal portions in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg
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