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Fudge Pudding Cake – Desserts Few Ingredients Needed

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Description

Ready to sink your spoon into something ridiculously rich and chocolatey? This Hot Fudge Pudding Cake is the kind of dessert that makes you wonder how something so simple could taste this good. It bakes up into a soft, cakey top with its own built-in gooey fudge sauce underneath—like magic! Just add vanilla ice cream on top, and boom: dessert goals.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup sugar (you’ll use it in two spots)
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup hot (just-boiled) water

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep.
    • Get your oven going at 350°F (175°C). Grab an 8-inch square baking dish and give it a quick spray with cooking spray or grease it lightly with butter.
  2. Mix the Fudge Dust.
    • In a small bowl, stir together ½ cup sugar and ¼ cup cocoa powder. Set this aside—this mix is key to forming that dreamy fudge sauce layer later.
  3. Make the Cake Batter.
    • In a big mixing bowl, combine the flour, the remaining ½ cup sugar, the remaining ¼ cup cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
    • In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir just until it’s all combined—don’t overmix! Fold in the chocolate chips for that melty bonus layer.
  4. Spread and Sprinkle.
    • Scoop the batter into your prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the cocoa-sugar mixture you set aside earlier evenly over the top. Trust the process.
  5. Pour the Magic.
    • Now here’s the trick: slowly pour 1 cup of boiling water over the whole thing. No stirring! The hot water will work its magic in the oven, creating a rich fudge sauce underneath the cake.
  6. Bake It Up.
    • Slide your pan into the oven and bake for 22–24 minutes. The top should look cracked and puffy, and if you peek underneath (gently!), you’ll see that bubbling chocolate sauce. A toothpick inserted in the cakey part should come out mostly clean.
  7. Cool (a Bit), Then Serve.
    • Let it rest for 10 minutes so the fudge layer thickens up. Then serve it warm—preferably with a scoop (or two) of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Tips + Variations

  • Want extra flair? Drizzle chocolate syrup or add a big dollop of whipped cream.
  • Store leftovers (if any!) in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for that gooey goodness.
  • You can totally swap chocolate chips for chopped dark chocolate or flavored chips like mint or espresso for a twist.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • This is one of those Desserts Few Ingredients are needed for, but the results feel straight-up fancy. If you’re into Recipes That Use Chocolate Pudding vibes, this delivers big. The texture? Soft, fluffy cake up top and warm, melty fudge at the bottom. It’s a total Pudding Delight!
  • It gives big Almost Homemade Desserts energy—super easy, no mixer needed, and it’s made from pantry staples. Seriously, if you’ve been craving a cozy Choc Pudding Cake Recipe, this is the one.
  • Craving nostalgia? Craving chocolate? This Cake Pudding Recipe Desserts your attention (see what we did there?). Save this gem for your next chocolate emergency—you’ll thank yourself later.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 24 minutes
  • Category: Desserts

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320 kcal

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