A layer of moist cake forms over soft pudding as this chocolate dessert bakes. Serve hot with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
385 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a shallow 1 quart baking dish.
Step 2
Whisk flour, baking powder, white sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Mix in the milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir in nuts. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
Step 3
Mix brown sugar and remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder together; sprinkle over batter in baking dish. Pour the boiling water slowly over the top of the batter and topping.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. The top of the cake will be set and the bottom will be soft. Invert hot cake onto a platter to serve.