Name: Microwave Chocolate Pudding Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons sugar; ¼ teaspoon baking powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons milk; 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; ¼ cup hot water

This Microwave Chocolate Pudding Cake is the ultimate quick and indulgent dessert. With a rich, gooey center and a soft, cake-like top, it’s the perfect chocolate fix when you’re short on time.

Origin Microwave Chocolate Pudding Cake

Chocolate pudding cake has been a favorite for decades, originating from classic self-saucing cakes where the batter creates its own fudgy sauce as it bakes. The microwave version is a modern twist, allowing for an easy, single-serving treat in just minutes.

What I Love About This Recipe

I love how this cake comes together in minutes—no oven, no complicated steps, just pure chocolate goodness. The self-saucing effect makes it extra special, with a molten chocolate layer beneath a soft, spongy top. Plus, it’s a perfect dessert for late-night cravings or when you need something sweet in a hurry. You can even customize it by adding nuts, chocolate chips, or a scoop of ice cream on top!

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Microwave Chocolate Pudding Cake

Recipe by RecipeWikkiCourse: Desserts

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

486

kcal

Ingredients

¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup hot water

Directions

In a microwave-safe mug or small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add milk, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract. Stir until you get a smooth batter.
In a separate small bowl, mix cocoa powder and brown sugar, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter.
Pour hot water over the top but do not stir—it will create the pudding-like sauce as it cooks.
Microwave on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes, or until the top looks set but the bottom remains gooey. Cooking time may vary depending on microwave wattage.
Let the cake cool for a minute before digging in. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use a large enough mug or bowl to prevent overflow while cooking.
Microwave times vary, so check after 90 seconds and adjust accordingly.
For extra richness, add chocolate chips to the batter.

Chocolate Pudding Cake