Recipe: Fudge Pudding Cake Cooked in a Wok

FUDGE PUDDING CAKE COOKED IN A WOK

This cake is a real surprise. While cooking two layers form; the top is cake-like and the bottom becomes a gooey fudge sauce. Make sure to spoon some of the sauce over each portion of cake when serving.

1 cup strong brewed coffee
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder plus
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 egg
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
boiling water (for wok)

Grease bottom and sides of an 8 inch square baking pan.

In a medium bowl, combine coffee, granulated sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa, whisk until well blended. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine egg, brown sugar, melted butter, cream and vanilla. Blend well. Add flour, remaining three tablespoons cocoa, and baking powder. Pour into prepared pan. Top with coffee mixture.

Place a round wire or bamboo rack in a wok. Put filled baking pan on rack. Pour boiling water into wok to reach halfway up sides of baking pan.

Cover pan and cook over LOW heat until toothpick inserted in top half of cake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove baking dish from rack.

Serve warm, spooning fudge sauce over cake.

Source: 365 Ways to Wok by Linda Drachman