Chocolate Pudding Cakes

By JessicaSophia

Ingredients

• Batter
• 2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, natural or Dutch-process
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/2 cup water
• Topping
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, natural or Dutch-process
• pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon espresso powder (optional)
• 3/4 cup water (or prepared hot chocolate

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

For cake: Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, salt and baking powder. Beat in vanilla, melted butter and ½ cup water. Divide between four greased mugs or ramekins, using a generous ¼ cup for each.

For topping: Whisk dry ingredients together. Divide among the mugs, using a scant ¼ cup for each. Top each cup with 3 tablespoons water or prepared hot chocolate. Place mugs on a baking sheet. Bake at 350ºF for 28 to 32 minutes. The cake should be puffy, with some liquid boiling up around the edges. Serve hot or warm, with whipped cream, a toasted marshmallow or ice cream.