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5 from 31 votes

Pudding Cake

An irresistible dessert that is overflowing with rich chocolate molten lava, this chocolate pudding cake is almost too good to be true.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Rest Time20 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana Pudding Cake Recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 264kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup half and half
  • 2 tablespoon half and half
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, tightly packed
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons boiling water

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously spray an 8x8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set it aside.
  • Add the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Whisk in the half and half, oil and vanilla. Whisk just until combined.
  • Evenly spread the cake batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Add the sugars and cocoa powder to a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Sprinkle the dry mixture over the cake batter.
  • Pour the boiling water over the dry ingredients. Do not stir. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • I recommend wrapping a piece of foil around the outside of the baking pan or laying a piece of foil underneath the pan to catch any possible chocolate dribbles from the molten chocolate that cooks out.
  • Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your cake at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
  • It is very important to allow the cake to rest before serving. It will be incredibly hot, and the chocolatey, gooey goodness will thicken the longer it is allowed to cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg