This microwave chocolate pudding cake is chocolatey, rich, and indulgent with both a pudding layer and a cake layer. Make sure you serve it with vanilla ice cream! It’s the perfect pairing.
Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:10 mins
Total Time:20 mins
Servings:6
Ingredients
Original recipe 6 servings
Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup salted butter, cubed
Cake:
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup vanilla ice cream, or to taste
Directions
Step1
Gather all ingredients.
Step2
For topping, combine hot water, brown sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until bubbly, 4 minutes.
Step3
For cake, whisk together flour, white sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and instant espresso powder in a 2-quart round casserole dish. Add milk and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
Step4
Pour topping over the cake batter, they will flow together.
Step5
Microwave on high until the cake is on top of the sauce, 8 to 10 minutes.
Step6
Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 486 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 11g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 33% |
| Cholesterol 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium 335mg | 15% |
| Total Carbohydrate 91g | 33% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 70g | |
| Protein 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 180mg | 14% |
| Iron 4mg | 23% |
| Potassium 175mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.