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Orange-Espresso Pudding Cake

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Updated May 12, 2011
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Looking for a nutty orange and coffee dessert? Then check out this delicious chocolate pudding cake that’s topped with whipped cream - perfect for any occasion.

Orange-Espresso Pudding Cake

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 5 min
  • Ingredients 17
  • Servings 8
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Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso granules or coffee crystals
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Pudding

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso granules or coffee crystals
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1 1/2 cups hot water

Garnish

  • Whipped cream
  • Grated orange peel

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In medium bowl, combine flour, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, 2 teaspoons espresso granules, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon orange peel and salt; mix well.
  • Step 
    2
    Add milk and butter; mix until well blended. Stir in walnuts. Spoon into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish; spread evenly.
  • Step 
    3
    In small bowl, combine all pudding ingredients except water; mix well. Sprinkle over batter. Slowly pour hot water over batter.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake at 350°F. for 30 to 40 minutes or until edges are bubbly and center is set. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream and additional grated orange peel.

Nutrition

370 Calories
12g Total Fat
4g Protein
62g Total Carbohydrate
45g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/8 of Recipe
Calories
370
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12g
18%
Saturated Fat
6g
30%
Cholesterol
25mg
8%
Sodium
200mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
62g
21%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
45g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 2 1/2 Fruit; 4 Other Carbohydrate; 2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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