Do you have those desserts that seem to bring back the best memories of childhood? You know, those ones that as soon as you smell or taste them, you are taken back to another time and can feel and see a nostalgic place? I definitely have those – actually food for me in general is always a trigger for me. I love the memories I have associated with food and this one is at my grandma’s house. Chocolate pudding cake was always a family favorite and how could it not be? It’s a delicious layer of chocolate pudding on the bottom with a fudgy cake layer on top. I updated the recipe slightly and made it fit for four servings. Served in ramekins, this is a perfect Valentine’s Day treat!
The cakes tend to fall slightly, but do not fret! Serve with whipped cream or ice cream and – most of all – enjoy!
Watch how to make these fudge pudding cakes:
Chocolate Fudge Pudding Cakes
Ingredients
Step one
- ⅓ cup flour
- 2 tbsp Dutch process cocoa
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tsp instant espresso powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Step two
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Dutch process cocoa
- ¾ cup hot water
- ½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Step one
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, sugar, espresso powder and salt.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the egg, yolk, milk, vanilla and butter. Whisk until completely combined and smooth.
- Pour evenly into 4 8-ounce ramekins and set aside.
Step two
- Mix the sugars and cocoa and sprinkle evenly on prepared ramekins.
- Distribute hot water on top of each and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- Place in preheated oven for 20-27 minutes. The cakes will be set around the edges. They will be puffed with a hole in the center and slightly jiggly.
- Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes before eating.
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Great video as always, Kaleb. This dessert looks and sounds great.
By the way, I love the seemingly endless bottle of vanilla in all your baking videos, I use a lot a lot as well.
Thanks for all your ideas and inspiration.