Mocha Pudding Cake

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly (1/2 stick)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee, at room temperature

Recipe

• 1 heat the oven to 350°f and arrange a rack in the middle. coat an 8-by-8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• 2 combine flour, 3/4 cup of the cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. in a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, milk, butter, egg, and vanilla until combined and smooth. add flour mixture to milk mixture and whisk until just combined (some lumps may remain).
• 3 transfer batter to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. combine remaining 1/4 cup cocoa, remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a small bowl until well mixed, then sprinkle over batter. pour coffee over batter, do not stir, and place in the oven.
• 4 bake until cake is bubbling, puffed, and set at the edges but still a bit loose in the middle, about 25 minutes. remove to a rack and let cool 5 minutes before serving.