Chocolate-Butterscotch Pudding Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A rich chocolate and butterscotch pudding cake with a moist crumb, topped with a layer of cocoa-sugar mixture and hot water for a decadent dessert perfect for gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 Tbsp. instant coffee
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water
  • whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, thoroughly blend the flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, instant coffee, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Stir in the butterscotch chips.
  4. In a small bowl, blend the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until blended.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder to make the topping.
  8. Sprinkle this mixture on top of the batter.
  9. Pour the hot water evenly over the surface of the batter.
  10. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top looks cake-like and dry.
  11. Serve the pudding cake with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

752 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.7g 17% DV
Total Fat 27g 35% DV
Carbs 108.4g 39% DV
Fiber 9.3g 33% DV
Sugar 58.7g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12689.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 817mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 15mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 251.8mcg 28% DV
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1640mg 100% DV
Iron 9.3mg 52% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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