Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

This Hot Fudge Pudding Cake is a family favorite recipe! Gooey hot fudge underneath a layer of moist chocolate cake! You make it just like a cobbler by pouring hot water on top! This cake is best served warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream!

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scooping hot fudge pudding cake out of casserole dish

Hershey’s Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

To me there is nothing better than hot fudge. Especially hidden underneath a layer of rich chocolate cake. This hot fudge pudding cake (aka as a chocolate cobbler) is the perfect addition to ice cream and makes a pretty awesome sundae! It’s super rich, gooey and loaded with chocolate. This chocolate pudding cake is hard to resist!

It is so easy to make this cake. All you need is 10 minutes of prep time! Simply mix up the batter portion of the cake in one bowl them mix up the hot fudge portion in another. No need for a stand mixer.

The cake batter goes on the bottom and the brown sugar + cocoa powder gets sprinkled on top. Next you pour the hot water over the batter. That’s it! Make sure not to stir the hot water after it is added. Leaving it rest on the top makes the layer of gooey thick fudge!

Ingredients

  • Flour: I use all purpose flour in this recipe however gluten free flour can be substituted.
  • Light Brown Sugar: I used light brown sugar in the cake instead of granulated sugar. This helps keep the cake moist and adds flavor to the hot fudge cake!
  • Instant Coffee Granules: Brings out the chocolate flavor in the cake. You can also use espresso powder if you have it!
  • Unsweetened Cocoa powder: The better quality cocoa powder the better!
  • Baking Powder: Is used as a leavener for the cake.
  • Salt: Intensifies the chocolate flavor.
  • Milk: I use 2% milk however whole milk or 1% can be substituted. You can even use nut or oat milk in this recipe!
  • Unsalted Butter: Gives the cake a nice richness and buttery flavor. Salted butter can be used just make sure to omit the added salt.
  • Vanilla Extract: Adds the perfect amount of flavor to the cake.

serving of hot fudge pudding cake in white bowl

How to make Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

  • Make cake batter: In a large bowl combine flour, brown sugar, instant coffee, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk, butter and vanilla. Mix until combined, do not overmix.

mixing hot fudge cake batter in large white bowl with a whisk

  • Pour the batter into a 9 x 9 greased pan and set aside.

spreading chocolate mixture onto the bottom of a casserole dish

  • In a small bowl combine brown sugar and cocoa powder. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.

mixing brown sugar with cocoa powder

  • Pour the hot water on top. Do not stir. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes.

pouring water on top of chocolate cobbler

  • Serve immediately with a big scoop of ice cream! This hot fudge cake is best served warm!

scooping out a portion of hot fudge pudding cake

Tips

  • I like to use a good quality unsweetened cocoa powder in this recipe. This will make the cake taste the richest! You could also use Dutch processed cocoa powder for a dark chocolate / bittersweet taste.
  • This recipe can be doubled if you are making this for a crowd. Simply double all of the ingredients and add it to a 9 x 13 pan instead of the 8 x 8.
  • This pudding cake is best served hot. To serve leftovers rewarm the cake in the microwave for a couple of minutes.
  • For an extra boost of chocolate flavor add semi sweet chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
  • For a crunch try adding chopped walnuts with the dry ingredients before baking!
  • Try not to over mix the cake. The more you mix the batter the tougher the cake will be.

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Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

5 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 -8
Gooey Hot Fudge Pudding Cake. A thick layer of hot fudge underneath a layer of moist chocolate cake. The perfect base for a hot fudge sundae!

Ingredients

Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Fudge Sauce

  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 hot water

Instructions

Images:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 pan, set aside. In a large bowl combine flour, brown sugar, instant coffee, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk, butter and vanilla. Mix until combined, do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and set aside.
  • In a small bowl combine brown sugar and cocoa powder. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  • Pour the hot water on top. Do not stir. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve immediately with a big scoop of ice cream!

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Hershey's

Nutrition Facts
Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
342
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Cholesterol
 
29
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
210
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
371
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
58
g
19
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
37
g
41
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
348
IU
7
%
Calcium
 
126
mg
13
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked Pudding, Chocolate, Hot Fudge Pudding Cake, Ice Cream

 

 

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  • JK

    Hi, Kelley! What are the measurements for the brown sugar and cocoa powder? Cup, Tbl or Tsp? Thanks! Looks amazing!

    • Hi!

      I am so sorry about that! It is 1/4 cup for both the batter and the pudding. Thanks so much for pointing that out to me.

      Thanks again,

      Kelley

  • Jenna

    The recipe says baking powder but the instructions say baking soda… which do we use?

    • Hi Jenna,

      Sorry about that!! It is supposed to be baking powder. Thanks for letting me know! I updated the recipe.

      Thanks!

      Kelley

  • Aspen Gatteau

    Hi. I really like this cake. I made it myself with your recipe. You are an amazing chef. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

  • Barbara Rossi

    Learned to make this very young being one of 13 kids mom made 13×9 in pan

    • Nathan

      Hi Jean,

      So to convert from 9×9 to 9×12 you would just need to multiply each ingredient by 1 1/3.

      1 1/3 cup all purpose flour
      2/3 cup light brown sugar
      1 1/3 tablespoon instant coffee
      1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
      2 2/3 teaspoons baking powder
      1/3 teaspoon salt
      2/3 cup milk
      7 TBS. butter, melted
      2 teaspoons vanilla extract
      Fudge Sauce

      1 1/3 cup light brown sugar
      1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
      1 2/3 cup hot water

  • Carol Glass

    Hi,
    I was wondering if this can be made in the crock pot?
    Thanks

  • Donnie

    This was super easy to make and i didn’t even need to go to the store to get ingredients because it’s using stuff i already keep at the house. I put a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and it was a perfect match.

    • Nathan

      Hi Donnie,

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!Thank you so much for trying out the recipe and for your comment!

      Have a great day!

      Nathan
      @chefsavvy

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