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Chocolate Pudding Cake

May 18, 2020 by Mahy, Updated July 12, 2021 31 Comments

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These Mini Chocolate Pudding Cakes are the perfect quick and easy chocolate dessert!  As they bake, the cake batter rises to the top creating layers of moist cake and saucy intense chocolate pudding!

Mini Chocolate Pudding Cakes in individual ramekins served with ice cream and fresh raspberries on top

The ultimate chocolate cake and pudding all in one.

Well before we get into this show-stopping chocolate pudding cake, I have to admit that I was never a chocoholic when I was young.

Well, as you probably guessed : things have changed now! Just try this pudding cake and this BROWNIE IN A MUG and it will change your life too!

CHOCOLATE PUDDING CAKE

This mini chocolate pudding cake recipe is a chocolate lover’s dream. A layer of saucy chocolate pudding at the bottom that is topped with a tender chocolate cake.

Rich, satisfying, very chocolatey yet incredibly light and all ready to enjoy in half an hour! This will be your absolute go-to chocolate dessert from now on.

I can’t count how many times I made them last minute when someone shows up unannounced or when I am visiting a friend and want to bring a treat.

a spoon being dipped into a Mini Chocolate Pudding Cake with half-melted ice cream and fresh raspberries on top

They’re delicious eaten warm or cold, and the pudding layer at the bottom is made from scratch. So in case you’re wondering : Can I make Chocolate Pudding From Scratch? Yes!  And the magic happens once you combine the chocolate batter, cocoa powder sugar topping and some hot water in the oven,  so no extra steps here.

I love to serve them warm with some ice cream and berries ( aka my girls’  favorite way!). However, my Mom loves them with  homemade caramel sauce.

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE PUDDING CAKE

 

 

 

cocoa and sugar mixture in individual ramekins

Here’s how amazingly easy and this recipe comes together. The cake batter comes together in 5 minutes. Pour it into the ramekins and sprinkle with a sugar-cocoa mixture. No mixing required.

boiling water being poured over chocolate mixture to make pudding cakes

Then, we pour some boiling hot water over that chocolate mixture – again, no mixing.

a spoon being dipped into a Mini Chocolate Pudding Cake

So it’s a separate cake layer, a cocoa layer and a hot water layer. As it bakes, the sugar-cocoa mixture and the hot water thicken up into a silky smooth and thick chocolate pudding that sinks all the way to the bottom of the pan.

The chocolate cake (since it contains baking powder) will rise to the top and bake beautifully into a tender, moist and light cake.

individual Mini Chocolate Pudding Cakes served with ice cream and fresh raspberries

I love making them in individual or mini size cakes because they cook faster, and are a perfect serving size. Alternatively, you can make your cake in a 2-quart baking dish. Simply double the recipe for a bigger crowd.

half eating Mini Chocolate Pudding Cake with some melted ice cream and a raspberry on top

These mini chocolate pudding cakes have satisfied the pickiest chocoholics I’ve met ! Give this easy chocolate dessert a try and enjoy the ultimate chocolate moment.

CHOCOLATE CAKE TIPS

  • You can make these Self-Saucing Mini Chocolate Pudding Cakes in 4 individual ramekins or in a big casserole dish, doubling the recipe.
  • For best results, use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips!
  • The mix of light brown and granulated white sugar makes for a rounder more caramelized flavour.
  • You can serve these Mini Pudding Cakes with whipped cream, but my suggestions are vanilla ice cream, fresh berries and a drizzle of homemade caramel sauce.

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Mini Chocolate Pudding Cakes
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Mini Chocolate Pudding Cakes

These individual Self-Saucing Mini Chocolate Pudding Cakes are the perfect quick and easy dessert for guests!  As they bake, the cake batter rises to the top creating layers of moist cake and saucy intense chocolate pudding!

Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Keyword chocolate pudding cake, individual chocolate puddings, self-saucing chocolate pudding
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 4 mini cakes
Calories 394 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup milk or dark chocolate chips
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

For the topping:

  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup hot boiling water

Serving suggestion:

  • homemade caramel sauce
  • vanilla ice cream
  • berries

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place 4 ramekins ( 6 oz.each) on a baking sheet ( no need to grease them).
  2. Mix the topping ingredients in a separate bowl and set them aside.
    Chocolate Pudding Cakes
  3. Prepare the cake: Place the chocolate chips and oil in a large bowl and microwave them for 45 seconds until the chocolate is melted.
  4. Add the buttermilk, egg, sugar and cocoa powder to the chocolate mixture and whisk them well.

  5. In a small bowl mix the flour and baking powder, then fold them gently into the chocolate mixture.
    Chocolate Pudding Cakes
  6. Divide the cake batter among the 4 ramekins, and divide the cocoa-sugar mixture sprinkling on top of the cake batter (about 2 heaping tablespoons per ramekin).

  7. Now carefully pour the boiling water ( 1/4 cup on each ramekin) onto of the overfilled mixture. Do not mix the layers at all.
  8. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 12 minutes until the cake rises to the top and looks set and cooked. It will puff a little and may deflate as it cools down -don’t worry if that happens!
    Mini Chocolate Pudding Cakes
  9. Serve warm or chill and enjoy with homemade caramel sauce and ice cream (or whipped cream!)

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Recipe Notes

  • You can make these Self-Saucing Mini Chocolate Pudding Cakes in 4 individual ramekins or in a big casserole dish, doubling the recipe.
  • For best results, use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips!
  • The mix of light brown and granulated white sugar makes for a rounder more caramelized flavor.
  • You can serve these Mini Pudding Cakes with whipped cream, but my suggestions are vanilla ice cream, fresh berries and a drizzle of homemade caramel sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Mini Chocolate Pudding Cakes
Amount Per Serving (1 cake)
Calories 394 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 43mg14%
Sodium 50mg2%
Potassium 288mg8%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 42g47%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 85IU2%
Calcium 90mg9%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

  1. Annie OShea

    February 28, 2021 at 9:58 pm

    MIne still had liquid after 14 minutes??? I didn’t smooth the layers out-would that matter?

    Reply
    • Mahy

      March 7, 2021 at 11:41 am

      Hi Annie, It should have the liquid sauce or pudding layer. Is that what you’re referring to?

      Reply
  2. Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter

    May 20, 2020 at 9:30 am

    5 stars
    This is THE only recipe you’need when those chocolate cravings kick in! Loved it with a big scoop of ice cream on top! Thank you Mahy x

    Reply
    • Mahy

      June 2, 2020 at 10:48 pm

      hahahah YES I agree!

      Reply
      • Jenny

        September 29, 2020 at 12:19 am

        Should I follow the instructions over the video posted?

        Reply
  3. Dannii

    May 20, 2020 at 9:22 am

    5 stars
    ooh, this looks amazing. I think my kids would love it too.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      June 2, 2020 at 10:49 pm

      Thanks

      Reply
  4. veenaazmanov

    May 20, 2020 at 9:06 am

    5 stars
    Best for my sweet tooth cravings. Such and easy and quick dessert. Delicious.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      June 2, 2020 at 10:49 pm

      Thanks Veena

      Reply
  5. kim

    May 20, 2020 at 8:51 am

    5 stars
    This is such a fabulous recipe! So easy and absolutely delicious! I’ll definitely be making this again.

    Reply
    • Mahy

      June 2, 2020 at 10:49 pm

      SO true!

      Reply
  6. Toni

    May 20, 2020 at 8:29 am

    5 stars
    This is so delicious! Perfect for my cravings!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      June 2, 2020 at 10:49 pm

      YES!!

      Reply
  7. Jacoby

    October 3, 2019 at 4:49 am

    Instead of using chocolate chips, can I use baking chocolate?

    Reply
    • Mahy

      October 3, 2019 at 10:03 pm

      Absolutely Jacoby!!

      Reply
  8. Mona

    March 15, 2019 at 5:27 pm

    5 stars
    It s really magic to have both tastes in so quick time

    Reply
    • Mahy

      April 23, 2019 at 12:49 pm

      So true!

      Reply
  9. Mal

    February 17, 2019 at 1:22 pm

    When do you put in the 1/3 cup of sugar for the cake part of recipe? Would milk with a bit of vinegar work instead of buttermilk?

    Reply
    • Mahy

      February 18, 2019 at 11:34 am

      Hi Mal, sorry I just fixed the instructions-the 1/3 cup of sugar int he cake part goes in with the egg. And yes you can totally substitute milk plus vinegar for the buttermilk, or even yogurt.
      Hope you make this soon–it’s such a good one!! 🙂

      Reply
  10. jaime

    April 20, 2016 at 6:38 am

    Where do you use the 1/3 cup of sugar listed near the top of the ingredients list?

    Reply
    • Mahy

      April 20, 2016 at 8:38 pm

      Hi Jaime, I add the sugar right at the beginning with the cream cheese and melted chocolate and it gets beaten up (it’s in the instructions bullet # 4 ). Hope you try them soon!! Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
      • Laura

        October 2, 2016 at 1:25 am

        There is no cream cheese listed in the recipe list.

        Reply
        • Mahy

          October 3, 2016 at 12:15 pm

          Hi Laura, there’s no cream cheese at all in the recipe–this is ice cream! 🙂

          Reply
        • Jeannie

          January 29, 2019 at 6:09 pm

          I know this is over two years ago, but I just made this and realized as I was taking them out that there is 1/3 cup sugar in the ingredient list that isn’t used. I believe it’s supposed to be mixed into the chocolate chips at the beginning. Oh well. If it looks like it worked, I may remake them and just toss these out.

          Reply
          • Mahy

            February 18, 2019 at 12:21 pm

            Jeannie, OMG I just noticed I didn’t add the sugar in the instructions–it’s supposed to go in with the egg after the chocolate has melted. I’ve not tried skipping thie sugar before, I can imagine the cake would taste like really dark chocolate–was that so? Thank you 🙂

  11. mona

    March 31, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    I really enjoyed the most delicious taste of chocolate and pudding in one

    Reply
    • Mahy

      March 31, 2015 at 7:46 pm

      Thank you!:)

      Reply
  12. Mahy

    March 21, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    Becky, they truly are amazing–and magical! Hope you give them a try!:)

    Reply
  13. Mahy

    March 20, 2015 at 9:39 am

    Thalia, they really are! Hope you try them soon:)

    Reply
  14. Rasha

    March 20, 2015 at 9:13 am

    Preparing dinner for two teenage boys tonight.. These Chocolate Pudding Cakes will be the star desert!!!!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      March 20, 2015 at 9:37 am

      Oh Rasha how fun!! hope you guys enjoy it 🙂

      Reply
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