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decadent chocolate dessert recipe

Chocolate Pudding Cake

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 9x9-inch baking dish
  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Cooling rack
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 cups boiling water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
  • Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the 9x9 inch baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar and cocoa mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
  • Pour the boiling water over the top of the mixture in the baking dish; do not stir.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the top appears set.
  • Remove from oven and let it rest on a cooling rack for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a richer chocolate flavor, consider using dark cocoa powder. Be sure not to stir after pouring the boiling water over the batter, as it helps create the pudding layer. Serve the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
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