Rich, moist, chocolate lovers cake with a chocolate pudding base! This Chocoholic Pudding Cake is reminiscent of a lava cake but has no actual chocolate pieces.

This chocolate fudge cake recipe is so uncomplicated but so rich and decadent. Chocoholic Pudding Cake assembly is very unique. You use hot water mixed with cocoa and sugar, then pour it over the batter. This is almost magic when you see the finished product. The chocolate cake rises to the top and there is a rich, chocolate pudding under it. It’s hard to believe there are no eggs in this cake. Served plain or with whipped cream or ice cream, this Chocoholic Pudding Cake is a sure hit!

aka self saucing puddings

History of Chocoholic Pudding Cake

This recipe for chocolate pudding cake is another that I got from the “borrowed co-workers” family cookbook that my husband brought home from work when we were first married. The simple ingredients and easy assembling quickly made this decadent dessert a favorite! Chocolate fudge pudding cake is so quick to throw together, it was our go-to when we had last minute company in those early years. It is still a favorite for chocolate lovers in our family! The recipe for Chocoholic Pudding Cake is hard to find, as it has been passed down from generation to generation.

Chocolate desserts smell so scrumptious while cooking! You will hardly be able to wait for it to cool down before trying a piece. Of course, this fudgy pudding cake should be cooled to a warm temperature before eating as the chocolate pudding will thicken as it cools down.

It’s like a moist, cakey brownie floating on a puddle of hot fudge sauce.

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The earliest record of a written recipe for chocolate pudding was in 1730. Chocolate pudding was historically a wholesome, nutritious food that was fed to invalids or children. The packaged version was invented in 1934. This chocolate pudding cake, which actually doesn’t use any pudding, was a popular recipe from the 80s. It was in an old Betty Crocker cookbook from that time but I’m not sure where it was actually first invented. Some sources say this hot fudge pudding cake was invented in 1920…

Ingredients For Chocolate pudding cake

• Flour: Of course, I use all purpose.
• Salt: A bit of salt actually brings out sweetness.
• Cocoa:Lots of cocoa for that rich, chocolatey taste. Used in the cake and pudding layers. It doesn’t matter which brand you use, just use the one you prefer
• Milk:
• Baking Powder: The rising agent in the batter
• White Sugar: Used for both the cake and a little bit in the pudding part.
• Butter: The fat in this recipe.
• Vanilla: Chocolate and vanilla go so well together.
• Brown Sugar: Use both brown and white sugars in the chocolate pudding part.
• Hot Water:

Tips for Chocoholic Pudding Cake

Make sure to cool before serving so the pudding thickens

how to make chocolate pudding cake

1.In a large bowl, whisk the flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3 Tbsp cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

2. Make a well in the center and add the milk, melted butter and vanilla.

3. Mix well and place into a greased 2 quart glass baking dish.

4. Boil the water, and add it to the 1/4 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup cocoa. Mix well.

5. Pour the liquid ingredients over the chocolate cake batter. Be sure to not mix it.

6. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes, until the top looks kind of crunchy. Allow to cool for 1 hour before serving.

what to serve with your pudding cake

• Sweetened vanilla whipped cream
• Vanilla ice cream
• Cool whip
• Fresh fruit, such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or any fruit that goes well with chocolate
• Caramel sauce
• Sprinkles

How to Store Chocoholic Pudding Cake

Chocolate fudge pudding cake is best eaten warm! But if you do happen to have any left over, it will keep for a few days in the refrigerator. To store, cover and refrigerate any leftovers. To reheat, microwave for a short time just until warm.

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Items to help with this recipe

• 2 Quart glass dish
• Mixing bowls
• Silicone oven mitts
• Silicone spatula
• Silicone trivet
• Serving spoon

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Chocoholic Pudding Cake

Chocoholic pudding cake is a retro lava cake which almost magically forms cake and pudding layers while baking. Super rich, moist chocolate cake rises to the top while baking, with chocolate pudding formed underneath! Serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra decadent chocolate dessert!

Author:RebekahCooking Method:BakedCuisine:AmericanCourses:DessertRecipe Keys:HomemadeSweetsVegetarian

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Prep Time10 minsCook Time35 minsRest Time30 minsTotal Time1 hr 15 minsDifficulty:BeginnerServings:4Calories:378Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup flour
• ³⁄₄ +¹⁄₄ cup white sugar
• ¹⁄₂ tsp salt
• 3+4 tbsp cocoa powder
• ¹⁄₂ cup milk
• 5 tbsp butter (melted)
• 1 ¹⁄₂ tsp vanilla
• ³⁄₄ cup brown sugar
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup hot water

Instructions

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1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, 3 Tbsp of Cocoa, baking powder and 3/4 cup white sugar.

   

2. Add the milk, melted butter and vanilla. Stir well

   

3. Place into a greased 2 Qt casserole dish.

   

4. Mix hot water, 1/4 cup white sugar, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and 4 Tbsp of cocoa.

   
5. Gently pour the liquid ingredients over the cake batter. Do not stir
   

6. Bake in a 350 °F oven for about 35 minutes until the cake rises and looks done. Allow to cool for at least 30 mintues before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 378kcal

Calories from Fat 69kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.9g13%

Saturated Fat 4.8g24%

Cholesterol 18mg6%

Sodium 446mg19%

Total Carbohydrate 70g24%

Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%

Sugars 42.5g

Protein 6g12%

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Vitamin A 10 IU

Calcium 11 mg

Iron 12 mg

Thiamin 26 mg

Riboflavin 33 mg

Niacin 14 mg

Folate 24 mcg

Vitamin B12 11 mcg

Pantothenic Acid 13 mg

Phosphorus 23 mg

Magnesium 12 mmol

Zinc 10 mcg

Selenium 25 mg

Copper 19 mg

Manganese 18 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

• Serve warm for the best tasting chocolate pudding cake.
• You can use either butter or margarine for this recipe.
• Bake immediately after pouring the hot water mixture onto the batter.
• Don't overmix the cake batter.
• Mix the batter gently by hand using a spatula.