Peanut Butter-Chocolate Pudding Cake

A sweet and thick peanut butter cake is topped with a decadent chocolate "pudding" sauce in this recipe that's sure to be a hit.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 275 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1.5 cups water
• 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup whole milk
• 0.75 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 0.33333334326744 cup peanut butter
• 0.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 0.375 teaspoon fine salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish. Set aside.

Step 2

Combine flour, brown sugar, peanut butter, canola oil, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Beat using a hand mixer on medium speed to incorporate ingredients, about 30 seconds. Beat in milk slowly and mix for 1 1/2 minutes more. Spread batter evenly into the prepared dish using a rubber spatula. Place the dish onto a larger baking pan with sides at least 1/4-inch deep to catch potential spills.

Step 3

Microwave water in a microwave-safe measuring cup until boiling, 2 to 3 minutes. Add sugar, cocoa, vanilla extract, and salt; stir until sugar and cocoa have dissolved. Pour onto top of cake batter; do not stir. Carefully place into the oven.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Remove carefully from the oven and place onto a cooling rack to cool and thicken up, at least 20 minutes, before spooning out.