Description

This Easy Chocolate Pudding Cake recipe creates rich, individual chocolate cakes with a molten center. Featuring a blend of semi-sweet and dark chocolates, enhanced by a hint of instant coffee, these luscious cakes are baked in ramekins for a perfect soft texture with a gooey chocolate square in the center. Serve warm with chocolate shavings and lightly whipped cream for an indulgent dessert that’s impressive yet simple to prepare.

Ingredients

Scale

Chocolate Mixture

1 stick salted butter
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3.2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped

Batter

2 eggs, at room temperature
2 egg yolks, at room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For Inserting and Serving

4 squares semi-sweet or dark chocolate
Chocolate shavings, for garnish
Lightly whipped cream, for serving

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Ramekins: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Lightly butter four 6-ounce ramekins and place them on a baking sheet to prepare for baking.
Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and chopped dark chocolate together. Stir frequently until the mixture is smooth and fully melted, then remove from heat.
Mix the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and egg yolks together for one minute until the color lightens to pale yellow. Add granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, instant coffee granules, and salt to the eggs, whisking until combined. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and whisk thoroughly. Finally, stir in the vanilla extract.
Fill Ramekins: Evenly divide the batter among the prepared ramekins. Insert one square of semi-sweet or dark chocolate into the center of each batter-filled ramekin, gently pressing it slightly into the batter.
Bake the Cakes: Place the baking sheet with ramekins into the preheated oven. Bake the cakes for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are just set but the centers remain soft and pudding-like.
Serve Warm: Remove the ramekins from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Garnish each pudding cake with chocolate shavings and serve warm with lightly whipped cream for an irresistible dessert.

Notes

Be careful not to overbake; the center should remain soft and pudding-like.
Room temperature eggs help achieve a better, smoother batter texture.
Instant coffee granules enhance the chocolate flavor but are optional.
Use high-quality chocolate for the best taste.
Serve immediately for best texture, or warm before serving if made ahead.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chocolate pudding cake, molten chocolate cake, easy chocolate dessert, individual chocolate cakes, quick chocolate pudding