Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting embrace of this Vanilla Pudding Cake, a delightful self-saucing dessert that combines the richness of a moist vanilla cake with a luscious pudding layer. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pudding Layer:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 3/4 cups hot water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the cake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Spread the batter: Pour the batter into the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Make the pudding layer: In a separate bowl, dissolve brown sugar in hot water with vanilla extract. Pour over the batter without stirring.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is golden and set but the bottom is pudding-like.
- Cool and serve: Let it cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Best served warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- For added texture, top with sliced almonds or a dusting of cinnamon before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
