Chocolate Pudding Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Layer
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup white granulated sugar
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¾ cup milk
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
→ Fudge Sauce
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½ cup white granulated sugar
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½ cup packed light brown sugar
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3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 ¼ cups boiling water
→ Topping (Optional)
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Vanilla ice cream
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Whipped cream
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
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In a bowl, mix ½ cup sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder (optional). Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, then whisk until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
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In a separate bowl, combine ½ cup sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter. Pour boiling water over the top without stirring.
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Bake for about 35 minutes, until the center is almost set and the pudding is bubbling underneath. Let the cake rest for 15 minutes before serving.
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Spoon the cake into bowls, ensuring each portion includes some pudding sauce. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.