Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake

A delicious chocolate cake and pudding combination baked together, similar to molten lava cake but even better. Ready in under an hour and perfect when served with vanilla bean ice cream.

By @bakewithzoha

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0 batter
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup cocoa powder
• 0 brown sugar and cocoa mixture
• 1.25 cups hot water
• 0 vanilla bean ice cream

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Spread the batter evenly into an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish.
5. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and additional cocoa powder.
6. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cocoa mixture evenly over the batter.
7. Pour hot water over the top of the batter and do not stir.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is set.
9. Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
10. Serve warm with vanilla bean ice cream.