mocha walnut pudding cake

12 Pinches
Rochester, NY
Updated on Oct 1, 2015

Another wonderful old recipe I found buried deep in my files.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (about 4 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon dark rum or brandy
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup chilled whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks

How To Make mocha walnut pudding cake

  • Step 1
    Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Stir first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir in walnuts.
  • Step 2
    Combine milk, butter, vanilla and rum in another bowl. Pour over flour mixture and stir until just combined (batter will be stiff)
  • Step 3
    Spread batter in 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Step 4
    Mix 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar and 5 tablespoons cocoa powder in small bowl. Sprinkle mixture evenly over batter.
  • Step 5
    Pour hot water over top of pudding (do not stir). Bake until top is glazed and dark brown, about 40 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Cool on rack at least 1 hour. Sauce will thicken as it cools. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream.

Discover More

Category: Cakes
Diet: Kosher
Keyword: #walnuts
Keyword: #mocha
Keyword: #chocolate
Keyword: #cake
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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