Saying Goodbye The Right Way

Nikki had her last day at my work today, so earlier in the week I had asked her if she wanted me to bake anything for her as we both share a sweet tooth bigger than Texas. She asked for something chocolate and gooey.

About 4 hours later I had the perfect thing.

Hot Fudge Pudding Cake


1 1/4 cup sugar (divided)
1 cup flour (plain)
7 tbs cocoa powder (divided)
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup melted butter
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/4 cup boiling hot water

Preheat oven to 350F

Combine 3/4 cup sugar, flour, 3 tbs cocoa powder and baking powder in bowl. Mix in milk, melted butter and vanilla. Pour into ungreased 8x8 baking dish (make sure this dish has high sides to avoid spillage). In a smaller bowl, combine, 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar and remaining cocoa powder. Sprinkle over top of previous mixture in baking dish.

Pour hot water into baking dish - DO NOT STIR

Bake at 350 for roughly 40 minutes.

This should come out with cake on top and chocolate goo on the bottom. Serve hot or at room temp. You can put ice cream or cream on this as well. It's really an amazingly easy and yummy cake!