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Hot fudge pudding cake in a serving bowl with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of fudge on top

The Best Hot Fudge Gooey Pudding Cake

April King
Can you think of a more delicious dessert than a gooey pudding cake with hot fudge? I know I can’t! With gooey chocolate cake and a sweet, chocolatey fudge sauce, this is the decadent chocolate dessert of your dreams!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Fudge Sauce

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 cups boiling water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan. Pre-boil water while preparing cake.
  • Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar with flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Add in the milk, butter and vanilla, whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into prepared baking pan or dish and spread evenly.
  • Combine the remaining 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar and remaining 3 tablespoons cocoa powder. Evenly sprinkle mixture over the batter. Slowly pour the boiling water over the top (DO NOT STIR OR MIX INTO THE BATTER. ALLOW THE WATER TO SIT ON TOP).
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 35 minutes or until the center is almost set. Remove from oven. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  • Serve warm with ice cream and a spoonful of the hot fudge from the pan. Enjoy!
Keyword Hot fudge pudding cake
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