Description
Indulge in a rich and gooey chocolate dessert that feels like a cross between a fudgy brownie and a molten lava cake. Ina Garten’s Brownie Pudding is the perfect easy recipe for a cozy night, elegant dinner ideas, or satisfying your sweet tooth with a warm, chocolatey treat. With its crackly top and soft center, this dessert pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream, making it a go-to for quick dessert ideas, comfort food cravings, and impressive yet simple baking.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
4 extra-large eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 2-quart baking dish.
2. Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.
3. Beat eggs and sugar together for 5–10 minutes until thick and pale.
4. Add vanilla extract and cocoa powder, mixing until smooth.
5. Slowly pour in melted butter while mixing on low speed.
6. Gently fold in flour and salt until just combined.
7. Fold in nuts if using.
8. Pour batter into prepared dish and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 50–60 minutes until the top is set but the center is soft.
10. Let cool for 10–15 minutes and serve warm.
Notes
Use high-quality cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
Do not overbake—the center should remain soft and gooey.
Let the dessert rest briefly before serving for the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg