Chocolate Brownie Pudding Cake -

Chocolate Brownie Pudding Cake

Description:

This Chocolate Brownie Pudding Cake combines a soft, fudgy chocolate cake with a rich, warm pudding sauce underneath. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream for an easy, comforting chocolate dessert.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30–35 minutes

Rest Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 55–60 minutes

Servings: 8

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake

1 cup all-purpose flour

¾ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup milk

¼ cup butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Pudding Sauce

¾ cup packed brown sugar

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1½ cups hot water

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir just until combined.

Spread the chocolate batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.

In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cocoa powder for the pudding sauce.

Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly over the cake batter.

Slowly pour the hot water over the entire surface. Do not stir.

Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the cake layer on top is set while the chocolate sauce remains underneath.

Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes.

Spoon the warm cake into bowls, making sure to scoop some chocolate pudding sauce from the bottom over each serving.

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, fresh berries, chopped pecans, or a light dusting of powdered sugar.

Tips

Don't stir after pouring the hot water over the batter.

Avoid overbaking or you'll lose some of the gooey pudding sauce.

For an extra-rich chocolate flavor, add ½ cup chocolate chips to the batter.

Let the cake rest for 10 minutes so the chocolate sauce can thicken slightly.

Storage

Cover leftovers and refrigerate. Reheat individual servings gently in the microwave until warm.

Nutrition: Approximately 300–350 calories per serving, depending on ingredients and toppings.