Chocolate Pudding Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cake Layer

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - ½ cup white granulated sugar
03 - ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
06 - ¾ cup milk
07 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - ½ teaspoon espresso powder (optional)

→ Fudge Sauce

10 - ½ cup white granulated sugar
11 - ½ cup packed light brown sugar
12 - 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
13 - 1 ¼ cups boiling water

→ Topping (Optional)

14 - Vanilla ice cream
15 - Whipped cream

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
02 - 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.
03 - 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.
04 - 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.
05 - Spoon the cake into bowls, ensuring each portion includes some pudding sauce. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.