Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

This month’s Flavor of the Month theme was chocolate, which I thought was perfect for February (and well, I thought it was perfect anyway because I love chocolate)! I wanted to share a recipe that I adapted from one I found on Hershey’s website a couple years ago, because whenever I’ve served it, it’s always been a big hit. Plus, it’s a relatively simple dessert, so you can make it in a pinch since you probably have most of the ingredients on hand already!

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder, divided
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cognac or rum
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups hot water

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together the flour, half the sugar, half the cocoa powder, the baking powder, and the salt.

Stir in the milk, butter, and vanilla, beating until smooth. Pour the batter into an ungreased 9″ square baking dish.

Whisk together the other half of the sugar, the brown sugar, and the remaining cocoa powder.

Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the batter, and then pour the hot water over the top. Do not stir.

Bake 35-40 minutes or until the center is almost set. Remove from the oven and let cool 15 minutes before serving.

Garnish with whipped topping, if desired.

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18 Responses to “Hot Fudge Pudding Cake”

  1. 1 Jessica @ How Sweet Says:
    February 28th, 2010 at 10:51 pm

    WOW!!! That looks absolutely sinful.

  2. 2 L Says:
    February 28th, 2010 at 10:53 pm

    Oh my gosh. Send me one! I want one for my birthday please!!! :) (What could be better that a homemade birthday cake from my sister????!!!)

  3. 3 Amanda Says:
    February 28th, 2010 at 11:03 pm

    I am totally impressed. And hungry. Thanks a lot.

    ;)

    Blessings-
    Amanda

  4. 4 faithy Says:
    February 28th, 2010 at 11:37 pm

    looks so chocolately..definitely my kind of cake/pudding! :)

  5. 5 bridget {bake at 350} Says:
    March 1st, 2010 at 9:29 am

    Oh, Tracy! How could you do this to me? Now I *must* make this…like TODAY! ;)

  6. 6 alisa Says:
    March 1st, 2010 at 9:50 am

    about a week ago i called my mom in a chocolate frenzy looking for this recipe–we used to make it all the time when i was a kid, its the most decadent thing out there! i had googled around on the internet and couldn’t find it anywhere! i was so pleased this morning when i open up my google reader and saw this! YEAY for yummy Hot Fudge Pudding Cake!

  7. 7 shelly (cookies and cups) Says:
    March 1st, 2010 at 9:59 am

    oh wow! that looks incredible ~ like, lick the plate incredible!

  8. 8 Nina Says:
    March 1st, 2010 at 10:43 am

    That looks sinful…..yummy.My fav one.

  9. 9 Eliana Says:
    March 1st, 2010 at 11:32 am

    This looks sinfully delicious. A chocolate lover’s dream come true.

  10. 10 Crystal Says:
    March 1st, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    I’m making this…soon.

  11. 11 MaryMoh Says:
    March 1st, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    Mmmm….looks rich and chocolatey! I love it.

  12. 12 Jen @ How To: Simplify Says:
    March 1st, 2010 at 4:20 pm

    Wow, this looks awesome! I’ll have to put this on my list of things to bake. My husband is a chocoholic so I know he’ll love this treat!

  13. 13 Sarah, Maison Cupcake Says:
    March 2nd, 2010 at 9:04 am

    Unctuous, sticky, dark. Looks fabulous!

  14. 14 Tiffany Says:
    March 2nd, 2010 at 10:27 am

    goodness this looks delicious. it’s on my “to make” list.

  15. 15 Cupcake Activist Says:
    March 2nd, 2010 at 3:16 pm

    Looks amazing! I wish I was at home right now so I could make this. I need chocolate son!

  16. 16 Amanda Says:
    March 4th, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    Mmm, looks like I died and went to heaven! A definite chocolate lover’s delight.

  17. 17 Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction Says:
    March 5th, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    Wow… This looks like chocolate heaven. Gorgeous!

  18. 18 Cookin' Canuck Says:
    March 12th, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    Wow, this looks decadent and delicious!

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