Hot Mocha Pudding Cake

This is a self-saucing cake with a coffee flavored pudding.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  ounces butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 2  teaspoons  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1  teaspoon instant coffee powder
• 1⁄2 cup milk

• TOPPING

• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1  teaspoon instant coffee powder
• 2  teaspoons  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1⁄2 cups hot water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add unbeaten egg and vanilla, mix well.
3. Sift flour, baking powder, cocoa and instant coffee. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.
4. Spread mixture evenly into 8 inch square ovenproof dish.
5. TO PREPARE TOPPING: Mix together the sugar, instant coffee and cocoa. Sprinkle evenly over the batter. Carefully pour the hot water over the top (do not stir).
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes. The sauce will be on the bottom and the cake on top. Spoon out some cake and sauce into serving bowls. Best served hot or warm.