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@ Dawn
2023-11-16 18:32:00
## Chef's notes
### CONTAINS CAFFEINE UNLESS YOU OPT FOR DECAF
This isn't the prettiest cake, its not meant to be... but it is the most delicious.
It will look unfinished upon removal from the oven due to the pudding layer.
Frozen whipped cream makes an excellent topping.
*This is not an original, I'm just moving it here. h/t to whomever dreamt up this diet-killer
## Details
- ⏲️ Prep time: 5 min
- 🍳 Cook time: 40 min
- 🍽️ Servings: 10-12
## Ingredients
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 Tbsp unsweetened dark or dutched cocoa
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 4 Tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 cup boiling water
## Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and put on water to boil
2. In medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt
3. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until just combined
4. Pour batter into an ungreased 8"x11" baking dish and spread evenly (for 9x13, shorten baking time by 5 min)
5. Place dark brown sugar and espresso powder into a bowl, add 1 cup boiling water and stir until completely dissolved
6. Pour mixture evenly across cake batter. Do not str ;)
7. Slide baking dish onto middle rack of preheated oven and bake for 40 min, rotating halfway through
8. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Dust with cocoa powder or confectioner's sugar. Serve warm, by spoon, into bowls. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired