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The Ultimate Easy Self-Saucing Chocolate Pudding Cake (From Scratch)

Close-up of a moist slice of chocolate pudding cake generously covered in rich, dark chocolate sauce.
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This recipe delivers a truly satisfying dessert: a moist chocolate cake layer sitting above a rich, gooey, self-saucing chocolate pudding center. It uses simple pantry ingredients for a quick, decadent comfort food dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 cup boiling water (for the sauce layer)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for the sauce layer)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for the sauce layer)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt for the cake batter.
  3. Add the cold water, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and vinegar to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine.
  4. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder designated for the sauce.
  6. Sprinkle this dry sugar and cocoa mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter.
  7. Carefully pour 1 cup of boiling water over the entire surface of the batter and topping. The water will seep through.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The cake top will look set, and the pudding sauce will form underneath.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm. This is the best pudding cake when served warm.

Notes

  • Serve this warm chocolate dessert immediately with vanilla ice cream for the best molten chocolate cake experience.
  • For an extra fudgy layer, you can use hot fudge sauce instead of the boiling water/sugar/cocoa topping mixture.
  • This recipe is an easy chocolate dessert that works well for weeknight treats.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/chocolate-pudding-cake-recipe/

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