HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE

Hot Fudge Pudding Cake image

Mother would make this rich, fudgy dessert more than any other because it was my father's favorite. My husband, two children and I also love to eat the cake warm with ice cream. I work at our local post office and like helping at our kids' school.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/4 cups hot water
Ice cream or whipped cream

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, baking powder and salt. Blend in milk, oil and vanilla. Stir in nuts. Pour into a greased square baking pan. Combine brown sugar and remaining cocoa; sprinkle evenly over batter. Pour hot water over top. Do not stir. , Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool 10 minutes. Cut into squares and invert onto plates. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream. If cake is not served immediately, pieces can also be warmed in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.