Molten Chocolate Pudding Cake

Ingredients

Cooking spray

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking powder

½ tsp kosher salt

¼ tsp instant espresso powder

1 cup granulated sugar, divided

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided

½ cup whole milk

⅓ cup Buona Cucina Infused Butter Oil for a fun twist use the fused orange oil

1 ½ tsp Mexican Vanilla (available in store)

¼ cup packed light brown sugar

1 ¼ cups hot tap water

2 tsp flaky sea salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray an 8-inch square baking dish.

Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, espresso powder, ¾ cup sugar, and ¼ cup cocoa.

Whisk in milk, Buona Cucina Infused Butter Oil, and Mexican Vanilla until smooth and thick.

Spread batter evenly in prepared dish.

Mix brown sugar, remaining ¼ cup sugar, and remaining ¼ cup cocoa. Sprinkle evenly over batter. Do not stir.

Pour hot water over the top. Do not mix.

Bake 35–40 minutes until top is set but center is gooey.

Finish & Serve

Rest 15 minutes. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve warm with ice cream, caramel, and walnuts.