Hot Fudge Pudding Cake Recipe

Reviewed on Sep. 07, 2012 by Foreverdixie

This was a great recipe. Everyone liked it; you could still taste a little of the plum puree in it, but it was very chocolatey.

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2012 by rmhuston60

Absolutely loved. Very tasty. Can't wait to make again.

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2012 by rmhuston60

Absolutely loved, so good and tasty. Even my son loved it. Can't wait to make it again.

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2012 by Kellieflory

Prune taste was disgusting, might be worth trying applesauce, but not worth the work since first try was horrible

Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2012 by thinmama40

Made this for the first time and will definitely be making it many more times. My entire family loved it-including my pickiest eater!

Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2011 by katiemarg

While the consistency of this cake was really good, it didn't taste a thing like hot fudge. The prune flavor overwhelmed the whole cake. I don't know how this passed TOH's test kitchen, but please don't waste your time or ingredients on it.

Reviewed on May. 03, 2011 by mrssmif

My family really did not care for this. They kept asking what the weird taste was, I'm assuming it was the prunes. I wonder if it would taste any different using applesauce? I will not be making it again to find out. Too bad, we really wanted to love it...

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2011 by marie56

Very yummy! I used applesauce for the prunes as I had it in my pantry. Wonderful chocolate dessert!

Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2011 by btaylor123

Delicious, as good as my 'old' recipe for this dessert but better for you. We love the leftovers just slightly warmed in the microwave.

Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by BevinCA

Very, very good!! I used to make the original (full-fat) version of this recipe. I love the fact that we can enjoy it in a healthier version--and it's a great portion size. Not a bite-size dessert. My whole family LOVES this recipe. We top it with Light Whipped Cream. Highly recommend for that chocolate craving when you are trying to eat healthier.

Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2010 by jennbjudd

This was so easy and turned out great. Does anyone know how it is leftover?

Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2010 by echmelko

Would make in custard cups next time. Very chocolatie

Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2010 by lisa.pridmore

My husband and daughter LOVED it! It was so easy and the prunes were a great hidden plus.

Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2010 by keyewriter

I made individual cakes in custard cups, baking them in a an inch of water in two baking pans. They came out moist and wonderfully rich. Definitly a keeper!

Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by BMcCarty

This was very much like my Mom's old recipe, which I no longer have. Glad to come across this one! Hubby wanted more!

Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2010 by djb2868

I have used my recipe for 40 years. I tried this version and my husband said it was as good as my original recipe. Definately using this recipe from now on!!!

Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2010 by two4hvn

This is one of the best chocolate desserts we have ever tasted! It was easy to make and made my husband smile for a long time.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by dorik

Not very rich tasting. Like it was missing something. Cake was spongy and sticky.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by Robin Fralish

Very good. It probably would be better with ice cream on top. I did not taste the prunes.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by arkywildcat

I might try applesauce next time, but liked the recipe as written. No fruity taste, no prune taste, just a great chocolately taste that wasn't too sweet.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by STttW

Very easy and tasty.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by savor

I used applesauce instead of prune baby food.They are very moist and delicious.I will make again son.!!

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by bettswhite

I made it last night, using apple sauce, splenda/brown sugar, and gluten-free flour. The taste was too sweet for me, and it was very grainy, though I liked the "chocolateness".

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by DebraDutra

My family raved about this one. It is a keeper for recipes!!!

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by megilee

Tasted good for being low-fat. I needed a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, though. ;o) The prunes have a bit of a distinct taste. I would try it with applesauce next time.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by thecowdoctor

Excellent. Similar to others have made. I use applesauce instead of the prunes. Let my kids make it as it was so easy. Of course serving with ice cream adds calories.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by the twins

I was looking forward to a nice soft creamy cake with a chocolate topping but instead the cake was very hard and the topping was dried.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by marleneglettler

This is one of the best cakes that we've had. The pudding texture on the bottom is yummy. Used applesauce instead of prunes.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by jenniferflanagan@hotmail.com

I used the prunes and it sure did taste fruity. I thought maybe with applesauce or regular oil maybe better, but the texture was strange. With all the cocoa in it, it oddly enough didn't taste like chocolate. We threw it out.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by zella1234

I have several Pudding Cake recipes... One from a daughter who just mixes the cake right in the pan. Puts on the topping and pours the water over it.... Easy and no mess to clean up! It works with this one, also...

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by 2Gentle1

We made this last evening and it is sooo yummy! What we liked is that it is made with ingredients you always have on hand so we can make it anytime company drops in or we need to satify a sweet tooth.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by jshearer

This was very good. Of course it is not as rich-tasting or chocolaty as regular chocolate cake because it is low in fat (the flavor is similar to hot chocolate), but it was still very tasty and incredibly easy and quick to make! You can't taste the prunes. I think next time I'll add some cinnamon to the topping.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by Marilyn Rae

I made this for Super bowl sunday and it was fantastic! Use applesauce for prune with perfect results. Not overly sweet, very moist and the pudding layer on the bottom was excellent! Served with vanilla cool whip. Keeping this one on file! Thanks.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by tschider

Easy and delicious. Used applesauce in place of the baby prunes.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by fredaji

Mine definitely did not come out like the picture. I followed the recipe to a T. The top was runny and the cake was very rubbery, my family would not finish their serving.

Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2010 by bluerose8099

We loved this recipe and couldn't believe it was low fat. The hot fudge made this cake wonderful! It's definately one I will be making again.

Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2010 by 1Bockey

The taste just wasn't good on this dessert! It was definitely lacking true chocolate taste for my family! I ended up dumping it in the garbage disposal!

Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2010 by anky37

This was very good-- very chocolatey! I used unsweetened applesauce instead of the prunes. Worked just as good. I use unsweetened applesauce in most recipes instead of oil. I figured that's what the prunes replaced. Cup for cup it works great.

Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2010 by pjtbears

i would like to make this. What could I use instead of the prunes

Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2010 by ropayne

I'm diabetic so I also used the brown sugar Splenda. It worked really well.

Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2010 by vahilla

yes if i would to make it use splenda.and also i say hi to my neighbor that put this one in here.i live in south bend.plus also would use applesauce too. tiff

Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2010 by merry123

My family loves this recipe. I use 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. I also use unsweetened apple sauce for the prunes. Great chocolate flavor. I bake it in a 9 inch square pan.

Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2010 by Kellieflory

The prunes made this taste horrible.

Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2010 by myeeyore

This was awsome but instead of the baby prunes I used bakers prune filling.

Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2010 by backntyme

You could also use Splenda for even fewer calories.

Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2010 by andij68

this was so easy to make and very good. It didn't have a rich chocolate flavor like a regular chocolate cake. More sweet (from the prunes) than chocolatey.Still very good

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2010 by Cgeddes

This was so easy to make and so delicious. my family enjoyed it so much. They told me that it was a keeper.

Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2010 by tkarinas

This recipe comes out so soft and delicious, my family asks for it over and over again. I cannot fault them for that, it's so good to eat and so easy, we'll be making it many more times and keeping the recipe.