Description

Indulge in this decadent chocolate cake that bakes to perfection with a molten fudge center. Warm and ultra-chocolatey, this pudding cake delivers a rich, fudgy sauce with every bite—perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings or serving as an impressive dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk

For the Fudge Sauce:

1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Form the Batter:
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then stir in the milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
Bake:
- Bake for 25–30 minutes. The top should be set and slightly firm while the center remains soft and pudding-like.
Prepare the Fudge Sauce:
- While the cake bakes, heat the heavy cream, chocolate chips, butter, and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir continuously until the chocolate and butter have completely melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat.
Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes. Cut into 8 pieces and drizzle with warm fudge sauce. Enjoy on its own or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For best results, serve the cake warm so that the fudgy center is delightfully gooey.
Feel free to adjust the amount of chocolate chips in the sauce for an extra-rich topping.

This cake is best enjoyed fresh; leftovers can be reheated in the microwave for 10–15 seconds.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 25 g
Sodium: 200 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg