This microwave chocolate pudding cake is chocolatey, rich, and indulgent with both a pudding layer and a cake layer. Make sure you serve it with vanilla ice cream! It's the perfect pairing.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 0.25 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 cups salted butter , cubed
Instructions
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Gather all ingredients.
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For topping, combine hot water, brown sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until bubbly, 4 minutes.
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For cake, whisk together flour, white sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and instant espresso powder in a 2-quart round casserole dish. Add milk and vanilla; whisk until smooth.
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Pour topping over the cake batter, they will flow together.
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Microwave on high until the cake is on top of the sauce, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
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