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Classic Self-Saucing Chocolate Pudding Cake

A square slice of rich, dark chocolate pudding cake swimming in a glossy chocolate sauce.
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Bake this easy chocolate cake that creates its own rich, gooey pudding sauce underneath while the top bakes into a moist cake layer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (for sauce)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the milk, oil, vanilla extract, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Beat with a spoon or whisk until just combined; do not overmix.
  4. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a separate small bowl, mix the brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
  6. Carefully pour 1 cup of boiling water over the top of the sugar and cocoa mixture. Do not stir.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The cake layer will set on top, and the sauce will form underneath.
  8. Let the cake cool slightly before serving warm, spooning the sauce over the cake portions.

Notes

  • Serve immediately while warm for the best molten sauce effect.
  • Top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
  • You can substitute buttermilk for regular milk for a slightly tangier cake.

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