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Homemade chocolate pudding cake with a gooey molten center, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a white bowl.

Chocolate Pudding Cake

A self-saucing chocolate pudding cake that bakes into a fluffy cake layer on top and a rich chocolate pudding below — made in one pan, with no fancy equipment or skills required.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 5 ingredient chocolate pudding cake, Best chocolate pudding cake recipe, Blue bowl chocolate pudding cake, Chocolate Pudding Cake, Chocolate pudding cake for two, Chocolate pudding cake with coffee, Easy chocolate pudding cake, Old fashioned chocolate pudding cake
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Cool: 5 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 7
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $7

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish (Greased)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (Large)
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 1 Whisk or spoon (For stirring batter)
  • 1 Small bowl (For mixing pudding topping)

Ingredients

For the Cake Batter:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk - Any type works
  • 2 tablespoon butter - Melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Pudding Magic:

  • ¾ cup brown sugar - Packed
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ¾ cups hot water - Nearly boiling

Optional Toppings:

  • Vanilla ice cream - For serving
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate chips - For sprinkling

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until just combined. Spread into greased baking dish.
    Thick, glossy chocolate pudding cake batter spread evenly in a white ceramic baking dish, ready to bake.
  • Mix brown sugar and cocoa powder. Sprinkle evenly over the batter. Do not stir.
    Unbaked chocolate pudding cake topped with a thick layer of dry cocoa powder in a white ramekin.
  • Pour hot water carefully over the top. Do not stir or mix.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes until the top is set and edges pull slightly.
    Freshly baked chocolate pudding cake in a white ramekin, with a glossy, molten center and a soft, risen top.
  • Let cool 5 minutes. Scoop into bowls and serve warm with toppings if desired.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2.5mg