Chocolate Fudge Pudding Cake

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Rich and fudgy chocolate cake topped with glossy chocolate ganache in a ceramic baking dish.

Recipe by

Saima Rahman

Servings

4-5

Prep time

15 mins

Cooking time

40 mins

I’d call this my Lazy Chocolate Cake! It’s gooey, fudgy, and has an almost pudding-like texture that melts in your mouth. Whether you enjoy it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or on its own, it’s the ultimate guilty pleasure for every chocolate lover.

The best part? There’s no fancy equipment or complicated steps. Just mix everything together in one baking dish, pop it in the oven, and let it bake. Once it’s out, pour over the silky homemade chocolate ganache for the most indulgent finish.

Rich, moist, and incredibly chocolatey, this easy chocolate cake is made with simple pantry staples and is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or satisfying those late-night chocolate cravings. One bite, and you’ll be hooked!

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake

1 cup all-purpose flour
7.5 x 6-inch baking dish
¾ cup whole milk
½ cup + ⅓ cup granulated sugar
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1½ teaspoons baking soda
1½ teaspoons baking powder
2 large eggs
¾ cup neutral oil
1 teaspoon instant coffee, dissolve

For the Chocolate Ganache

1 cup whole milk
½ stick (¼ cup) unsalted butter
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
¾ cup granulated sugar

Directions

Make the Chocolate Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 7.5 x 6-inch baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder.
Add the eggs, milk, oil, and the dissolved coffee mixture. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Bake for 38–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out little crumbly (not clean)
Let the cake cool slightly while preparing the ganache.

Make the Chocolate Ganache

In a saucepan over low heat, combine the milk, butter, chopped unsweetened chocolate, and sugar.
Stir continuously until the butter and chocolate have completely melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Pour the warm ganache over the baked cake, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Allow the ganache to set for 10–15 minutes before serving, or don’t wait at all! Just dig in 😉

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