Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (plus more for sprinkling)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk (unsweetened almond milk preferred)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup white sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 1/4 cups hot water (for pouring over)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk, vanilla, and melted butter; stir until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth it out.
- Combine topping sugars and cocoa powder in a bowl; sprinkle over the batter.
- Pour hot water gently over the layered mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is set.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality cocoa powder for enhanced chocolate flavor.
Pour hot water gently to maintain the pudding layer.
Cooling slightly before serving helps texture and ease of serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 56
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 30