Grandma's Hot Fudge Pudding

Indulge in the ultimate dessert comfort with Grandma's Hot Fudge Pudding, a nostalgic masterpiece that brings together a tender, chocolatey cake and a luscious homemade fudge sauce—all in one pan! This easy-to-make recipe combines pantry staples like cocoa powder, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to create a decadent dessert that transforms as it bakes. The magic happens when boiling water is poured over the batter, creating a rich, silky fudge layer beneath the warm, fluffy cake. Perfectly ready in just 45 minutes, this dessert is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an irresistible treat. Whether it's for a casual family dinner or a heartwarming holiday gathering, this gooey, chocolate pudding cake is guaranteed to win hearts.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
• 1.25 cups boiling water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking dish.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until smooth and well combined. The batter will be thick.

Step 4

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.

Step 6

Carefully pour the boiling water over the entire surface of the batter and topping. Do not stir—it will look strange, but this step creates the fudge sauce as it bakes.

Step 7

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top looks set and slightly cracked but is still soft to the touch.

Step 8

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm, scooping out both the cake and the liquid fudge sauce beneath.

Step 9

For an extra treat, pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(936.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2035.9

Total Fat 30.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 73.0mg	0%
Sodium 1591.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 443.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.0g	0%
Total Sugars 329.4g
Protein 22.1g	0%

Vitamin D 53.7IU	0%
Calcium 355.1mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 945.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.9%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 83.0%