Mini Chocolate Pudding Cakes
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4.1
Mini Chocolate Pudding Cakes
Description
This dessert involves mixing oil and melted chocolate chips with buttermilk, egg, sugar, and cocoa powder to create a chocolate cake batter. Flour and baking powder are folded in for structure. The batter is divided into four ungreased ramekins. A topping made from cocoa powder and two types of sugar is sprinkled over evenly, then boiling water is carefully poured on top without mixing the layers.
As the ramekins bake at a high temperature, the batter rises and sets to form a cakey upper layer while the sugar and cocoa dissolved in water settle beneath, generating a rich, thick chocolate sauce. The cakes puff slightly during baking and may deflate while cooling, which is expected. The result is a striking contrast between the moist cake and the pudding-like chocolate sauce underneath.
Serving suggestions include vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, or a drizzle of homemade caramel sauce to complement the deep chocolate flavors. The recipe can be doubled for larger servings or baked in a large dish. Using good-quality cocoa and chocolate chips enhances the overall taste. The mixture of light brown and granulated sugar in the topping promotes a nuanced caramel flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips 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 water hot, boiling
Serving suggestion:
- caramel sauce homemade
- vanilla ice cream
- berries
Notes
- These self-saucing mini cakes can be prepared in individual ramekins or a larger casserole dish by doubling the recipe.
- High-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips improve the dessert's rich chocolate taste.
- The combination of light brown and granulated sugar in the topping offers a balanced caramelized flavor.
- Serving suggestions include vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, or homemade caramel sauce to enhance the dessert.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.1
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