Description
A rich and indulgent dessert that combines the best of brownies and molten cake, featuring a crispy top and gooey center.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the granulated sugar for about 5–10 minutes until pale and thick.
- Gently mix in the vanilla extract and melted butter until combined.
- Sift together cocoa powder, flour, espresso powder (if using), and salt in a separate bowl.
- Carefully fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, being cautious not to over-mix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and set it in a water bath.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, until the top is crisp and the center remains soft.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Can be stored in the refrigerator for freshness and reheated as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: brownie pudding, chocolate dessert, easy dessert, Ina Garten