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Ultimate Self-Saucing Chocolate Pudding Cake: Rich, Gooey, and Easy to Make From Scratch

Close-up of a moist slice of chocolate pudding cake generously covered in glossy, dark chocolate sauce.
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Create a rich, decadent chocolate dessert featuring a moist cake layer over a warm, gooey, self-saucing pudding layer. This recipe uses simple ingredients and is easy to prepare.

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 granulated sugar (for sauce)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the milk, oil, vanilla extract, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix with a whisk or electric mixer on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder for the sauce.
  6. Sprinkle this dry sauce mixture evenly over the top of the batter in the pan.
  7. Carefully pour 1 cup of boiling water over the entire surface of the batter and sauce mixture. Do not stir.
  8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. The cake layer will set, and the pudding sauce will form underneath.
  9. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly, about 10 minutes, before serving warm.

Notes

  • Serve this warm chocolate dessert immediately with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the best experience.
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  • This cake is best eaten the day it is made, but leftovers can be reheated gently.

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