Chocolate Espresso Pudding Cake Recipe

Indulge in this rich and easy Chocolate Espresso Pudding Cake, adapted from Cooking Light's 1994 cookbook! This recipe creates a magically moist, pudding-like texture by pouring hot liquid over the batter before baking – no stirring required! Baked in an 8-inch square pan, it's perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 219.8 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 2.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chocolate Espresso Pudding Cake

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How to Make Chocolate Espresso Pudding Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup milk, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  6. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder.
  7. Sprinkle the cocoa-espresso mixture evenly over the batter.
  8. Carefully pour 1 cup boiling water over the batter. Do not stir.
  9. Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  10. Let cool completely before serving. Dust with powdered sugar (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

98g

Fat

5g

Carbs

12g