DEEP DARK HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE

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Magical things happen when you bake this deep, dark hot fudge pudding cake. A rich, gooey cake forms on the top, and a warm, melty, dark, fudgy sauce forms on the bottom. Serve with ice cream and life is complete.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar (divided)
1 cup all-purpose flour
7 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa (divided (I like Hershey's Special Dark))
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1 1/4 cups hot water
3 teaspoons instant espresso powder (optional, but highly recommended)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together 3/4 cup of the granulated sugar, flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Whisk in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
  • Spread this batter mixture into an 8" x 8" baking pan.
  • Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  • In another medium bowl, stir together the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 4 tablespoons cocoa, and brown sugar.
  • Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the batter.
  • In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, stir together the espresso powder and the hot water.
  • Carefully pour the hot water mixture over the top of the cake. Do not stir.
  • Bake for 40 minutes, or until the center is no longer jiggly.
  • Spoon cake and sauce into bowls and top with immediately with ice cream or whipped cream.

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