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Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

You don't need a special occasion to make this decadent hot fudge dessert. This Hot Fudge Pudding Cake recipe is a rich and satisfying after-dinner dessert with simple ingredients that every baker already has on hand. You can even add another layer of deliciousness with REESE’S Peanut Butter Chips in the mix. When you're ready to garnish, a light whipped cream topping or a cool scoop of vanilla ice cream will complement this rich and fudgy pudding cake. Try pairing your Hot Fudge Pudding Cake recipe with a cold glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee for a delicious combo of flavors. Hot fudge is a decadent dessert addition. Get more hot fudge goodness with Upsidedown Hot Fudge Sundae Pie.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep:
12 Min.
Bake:
38 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups
    granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 cup
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup
  • 2 tsps
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 cup
    milk
  • 1/3 cup
    butter or margarine, melted
  • 1-1/2 tsps
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup
    light brown sugar packed
  • 1-1/4 cups
    water hot
  • whipped topping (optional)
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
oven
Mixing Bowls
mixer (optional)
measuring cups
rubber spatula
9-inch baking pan
wire racks

Step-By-Step Directions

Tip

Be sure to allow dessert to stand 15 minutes after baking to allow cake to firm and pudding to finish cooking.

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