Description
A delightful chocolate dessert with a crisp top and a gooey center, perfect for sharing and celebrating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your skillet or baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Pour hot water over the batter, leaving it untouched.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is crisp and the center is jiggly yet set.
- Cool before serving and dust with powdered sugar or serve with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Allow cooling slightly for better texture. For a twist, add nuts or serve with fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate dessert, cozy recipes, family tradition, easy dessert, comforting food