Description
A warm, gooey dessert with a fudgy chocolate pudding base and a soft cake topping. Perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! This easy-to-make dessert is a chocolate lover’s dream, offering a comforting treat that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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For the Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 1.5-quart casserole dish or an 8×8-inch square baking pan.
- Prepare the Batter: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cocoa powder. Stir in the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If using walnuts, fold them in. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, brown sugar, salt, and cocoa powder. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the batter in the dish—do not stir.
- Add the Water: Carefully pour the boiling water over the top of the sugar mixture. Do not stir; let it sit as is.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is almost set. The cake will rise to the top while a rich chocolate pudding forms underneath.
- Serve Warm: Scoop into bowls and serve warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts with other nuts or chocolate chips if preferred.
- Serve immediately for the best warm, gooey texture.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days, then reheat before serving.
- For a more indulgent treat, add a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg