Chocolate Chip Pudding Cake

Here’s a cozy Chocolate Chip Pudding Cake recipe — soft, gooey, and studded with melty chocolate chips.

🥘 Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup sugar (divided: ½ for cake, ½ for topping)

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup milk

• 2 tablespoons melted butter (or oil)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

For the pudding topping:

• ½ cup packed brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

• 1 ¼ cups hot water

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prep Oven & Pan

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.

2. Make Batter

   • In a bowl, whisk flour, ½ cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.

   • Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.

   • Fold in chocolate chips.

   • Spread batter evenly in prepared baking dish.

3. Add Pudding Layer

   • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, remaining ½ cup white sugar, and cocoa powder.

   • Sprinkle evenly over the batter (don’t stir).

   • Pour hot water over the top — again, don’t stir.

4. Bake

   • Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top looks set but there’s gooey chocolate pudding underneath.

5. Serve Warm

   • Scoop into bowls, making sure to get both cake and sauce.

   • Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.