Old Fashioned Chocolate Pudding Cake Recipe

Relive the nostalgic flavors of the 1950s with this authentic Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pudding Cake! This recipe, reminiscent of cherished family traditions, delivers a moist, decadent chocolate cake with a rich, creamy pudding-like center. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, it's the perfect dessert for a comforting evening or a special occasion. Get ready to taste a piece of history!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 285.9 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Old Fashioned Chocolate Pudding Cake

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How to Make Old Fashioned Chocolate Pudding Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup milk, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. Pour batter into a greased 8x8 inch baking pan.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ cup packed brown sugar, and 1 cup boiling water until smooth.
  5. Pour the cocoa mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (pudding will bubble around the edges).
  7. Remove from oven and let stand for 20 minutes to cool slightly.
  8. Optional: While the cake cools, gently heat ½ cup of your favorite jam in a small saucepan until smooth. Drizzle over warm pudding cake slices before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

174g

Fat

5g

Carbs

20g

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