Chocolate Brownie Pudding Cake

Chocolate Brownie Pudding Cake

Chocolate Brownie Pudding Cake is an ultra-rich dessert with a fudgy brownie-style top and a warm, gooey chocolate pudding sauce underneath. This deesviral home-style recipe is easy to prepare at home and perfect for chocolate lovers who want a soft, decadent dessert served warm from the oven.

Ingredients

Brownie Cake

1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour

3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar

1/3 cup (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (120 ml) milk

1/3 cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup (130 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Chocolate Pudding Layer

1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar

1/2 cup (100 g) packed brown sugar

1/4 cup (22 g) unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/2 cups (360 ml) very hot water

Topping

1/2 cup (85 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Chocolate sauce, optional

Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Preparation

1. Prepare the Baking Dish

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Make the Brownie Batter

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir just until a thick chocolate batter forms.

Fold in the chocolate chips.

3. Spread the Batter

Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.

4. Add the Pudding Layer

Mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder together. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the brownie batter.

Slowly pour the hot water over the entire surface.

Do not stir. The liquid will move underneath the cake while baking and create the rich chocolate pudding sauce.

5. Bake

Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the top looks baked and slightly crackled while the bottom remains soft and gooey.

Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top during the final few minutes so they become warm and melty.

6. Rest and Serve

Let the pudding cake rest for 10–15 minutes after baking. Spoon into bowls while still warm, making sure to scoop up some of the chocolate pudding sauce from underneath.

Serve with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce if desired.

Helpful Tips

Do not stir after pouring the hot water over the batter. This is what creates the pudding-like chocolate layer underneath.

Avoid overbaking—the center should remain moist and gooey rather than becoming completely firm.

For an even richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips or add a small amount of espresso powder to the batter.

Storage

Cover leftovers and refrigerate for up to 3–4 days. Reheat individual portions briefly in the microwave to bring back the warm, gooey texture.

Rich chocolate, melty chocolate chips, and a fudgy pudding center make this Chocolate Brownie Pudding Cake an irresistible dessert for any chocolate lover.