Mocha Fudge Pudding Cake

Don't let the list of ingredients keep you from trying this recipe. It's actually pretty quick to throw together, and fairly simple. This recipe can easily be doubled and baked in a 9x13 pan if you need 12-16 servings, which is what I usually do. You can serve it with a scoop of ice cream or sorbet if you'd like.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 1 9x9 pan

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  cup flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 3  tablespoons  cocoa
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup sugar, softened
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  cocoa
• 1  cup hot water
• 1  tablespoon instant coffee
• 1  tablespoon butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
2. Mix first 8 ingredients together in bowl, and place in greased 9x9 baking pan.
3. Mix together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup cocoa. Pour mixture on top of the batter in the pan, using a spoon to spread it evenly.
4. In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup hot water, and 1 tablespoon instant coffee. Stir to dissolve coffee. Add 1 tablespoon butter. Stir until butter is completely melted. Pour mixture over the cake batter.
5. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until cake is done (it should spring back when touched).
6. Let cool for about 30 minutes. When ready to serve, cut into squares and spoon some of the chocolate pudding over the top of each serving.