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pudding cake with gooey center

Recipe for Pudding Cake

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A warm, soft cake with a rich pudding layer beneath—this pudding cake is made in one pan and requires no frosting. It’s easy, fast, and deeply satisfying.

  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup sugar

2 tbsp cocoa powder

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup milk

2 tbsp melted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 1/4 cups boiling water

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 baking dish.

2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, and baking powder.

3. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Pour batter into prepared dish.

5. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over batter.

6. Slowly pour boiling water over the back of a spoon onto batter (do not stir).

7. Bake for 35 minutes or until top is set but pudding bubbles below.

8. Cool slightly. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use instant espresso for a mocha twist.

Swap cocoa with lemon zest for a citrus version.

  • Author: Chef Saly
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg