Here’s a detailed overview of Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake:
What It Is
Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake is a decadent, chocolatey dessert where a rich cake bakes on top of a gooey, molten chocolate pudding. When served warm, it creates a self-saucing effect: the cake forms a soft top layer while the bottom turns into a luscious chocolate sauce, similar to a molten lava cake but easier to make.
Common Ingredients
- For the cake:
- All-purpose flour
- Sugar
- Cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Butter or oil
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- For the “pudding sauce” layer:
- Brown sugar
- Cocoa powder
- Hot water or coffee (to enhance chocolate flavor)
- Optional: a pinch of salt or espresso powder
- Optional toppings: Whipped cream, ice cream, or chocolate shavings
Basic Method
- Preheat oven (typically around 350 °F / 175 °C).
- Prepare cake batter: Mix dry ingredients, then add wet ingredients like eggs, butter, and vanilla to make a smooth batter.
- Spread batter in a baking dish (usually a 9×9 inch pan).
- Top with chocolate mixture: Sprinkle cocoa, brown sugar, and pour hot water or coffee evenly over the batter—it will seep down as the cake bakes.
- Bake: The cake rises to the top while the bottom turns into a rich, molten chocolate pudding.
- Serve warm: Spoon into bowls with optional ice cream or whipped cream.
Tips
- Serve immediately while warm for the best molten effect.
- Using hot water or coffee over the batter helps form the pudding sauce during baking.
- You can experiment with adding chocolate chips for extra gooeyness.
- For a fudgier cake, slightly underbake by a few minutes—don’t overbake or the pudding layer may firm up.
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