Warm Chocolate Pudding
This decadent, molten-centered chocolate pudding is the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring a rich, cake-like top layer that hides a gooey, sauce-like bottom.
Ingredients
- •1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
- •3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
- •1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g)
- •2 teaspoons baking powder
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •1/2 cup whole milk (120ml)
- •4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (56g)
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (100g)
- •1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g) for the topping
- •1 1/4 cups boiling water (300ml)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth, then spread it evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
- 5
Carefully pour the boiling water over the entire surface of the dish; do not stir.
- 6
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top appears set and cake-like while the sauce remains bubbling underneath.
- 7
Let the pudding rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
💡 Chef tips
- Serve warm with a scoop of high-quality vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream to balance the richness.
- For a deeper flavor, replace the boiling water with boiling strong coffee.
- This dessert is best enjoyed immediately; leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to two days and gently reheated in the microwave.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished dish should have a soft, brownie-like crust on top that gives way to a silky, deep chocolate sauce hidden at the bottom, smelling intensely of cocoa and vanilla.