Hot Fudge Pudding Cake Recipe

Indulge in the rich, decadent chocolate flavor of this Hot Fudge Pudding Cake! This recipe creates individual servings of gooey, fudge-like perfection. The secret? The perfect ratio of boiling water, sugar, and cocoa in the luscious hot fudge sauce. Chef Stephanie Alleyne's recipe is a 'keeper' – and we think you'll agree! Easy to make and even easier to love, this recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 383.1 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Hot Fudge Pudding Cake 32

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Hot Fudge Pudding Cake? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spray eight 6-ounce oven-safe ramekins or coffee cups with cooking spray.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup (100g) sugar and 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup (100g) sugar, 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup (240ml) milk, 1/4 cup (50g) unsalted butter, melted, 1 large egg yolk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips.
  8. Spoon 1 1/2 teaspoons of batter into each prepared ramekin.
  9. Top each ramekin with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the reserved cocoa mixture.
  10. Pour 2 teaspoons of boiling water over the cocoa mixture in each ramekin.
  11. Place ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet.
  12. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are cracked and the sauce is bubbling.
  13. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
  14. Serve warm, topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

165g

Fat

43g

Carbs

21g

Recipe Categories (Choose a category and find related recipes!)