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    Published: Aug 6, 2019 · Modified: Dec 6, 2022 by carlocao · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

    Chocolate Pudding Cake

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    Are you looking for a recipe to make an absolutely delicious chocolate pudding cake? Then you are at the right place. This chocolate pudding is super creamy, easy to make and absolutely delicious. It also happens to be 100% vegan and gluten-free.

    Image: Double Chocolate Pudding Cake

    If you love chocolate pudding you should definitely check out this chocolate tofu pudding recipe. It's delish and protein packed!

    Back to our chocolate pudding cake, serve it with a scoop of coconut whipped cream and a cup of hot coffee and you'll have a delicious dessert to treat yourself with.

    Before you jump to the recipe, I suggest you read this blog-post carefully. The recipe is easy to make but there are some tricks to keep in mind.

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    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions
    • Equipment
    • Mold
    • Instructions
    • How to store
    • Make ahead option
    • More delicious desserts
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    Vegan chocolate pudding cake sliced

    Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredients to make this chocolate pudding cake:

    • coconut milk
    • water
    • brown sugar
    • cocoa powder
    • dark chocolate
    • agar agar powder (not flakes!)

    See recipe card for quantities.

    chocolate pudding cake sliced and topped with cacao powder

    Substitutions

    In case you need to substitute ingredients here you will see what can be substituted and how:

    • Coconut milk - instead of coconut milk, you can use any plant-based milk of your choice. In this case use ⅓ more of agar agar.
    • Brown sugar - use the same amount of maple syrup instead of brown sugar to make this pudding refined sugar free.
    • Agar agar - the agar agar cannot be replaced since there is no other plant-based gelatine replacement other than this one.

    Any ingredient not mentioned above cannot be substituted.

    Equipment

    This recipe is super easy to make and requires almost no special equipment.

    To make this recipe all you'll need is a pan and a pudding mold.

    picture of sliced pudding

    Mold

    I used a cylindrical form with a capacity of about 1,000 ml (4 cups). In case you do not have a cylindrical form you can of course use whatever form you have on hand.

    In the picture below I used a different mold and the result was great.

    You can also divide the pudding into smaller cups creating mono-portions.

    chocolate pudding into a different mold and topped with melted chocolate

    Instructions

    Here you have a brief explanation on how to make the chocolate pudding cake.

    heating coconut milk in a large saucepan

    Step 1: Heat coconut milk in a large saucepan.

    adding the rest of the ingredients to the warmed up milk

    Step 2: Add in sugar, water, cocoa powder, agar agar and salt.

    simmering the pudding mixture

    Step 3: Stir in chocolate and bring to a boil.

    pouring the pudding mixture into the mold

    Step 4: Pour the mixture into a pudding form and allow to chill. Set in the fridge overnight once cool.

    Once the pudding has set, we can remove it from the mold, top it with more cocoa powder or melted dark chocolate and serve it straight away with a scoop of coconut whipped cream.

    Hint: Remember to mix the agar agar with little water before adding it to the mixture. Otherwise it won't combine properly.

    double chocolate pudding cake sliced ready to be served

    How to store

    You can store the chocolate pudding cake in the fridge for about 3-4 days.

    Place it in an airtight container and serve it within 3-4 days.

    I do not suggest to freeze the pudding since this will completely change the texture.

    Make ahead option

    The pudding can be made 1-2 days in advance and removed from the mold once you want to serve it.

    If you want to pair it with coconut whipped cream I suggest you make the cream just before serving it.

    double chocolate pudding cake sliced ready to be served

    More delicious desserts

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    • Super Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake
    • Extra Fudgy Vegan Butter Beans Brownies

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    📖 Recipe/Rezept

    Double Chocolate Pudding Cake

    Chocolate Pudding Cake (Vegan)

    Carlo Cao
    This vegan chocolate pudding cake is absolutely delicious. Serve it with a scoop of coconut whipped cream and you'll have a perfect dessert!
    4.46 from 164 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6

    Equipment

    • hand mixer

    Ingredients
      

    • 200 ml coconut milk ((⅘ cup)
    • 250 ml water ((1 cup))
    • 70 g brown sugar ((2½ oz))
    • 1 pinch of salt
    • 45 g cacao powder
    • *120 g dark chocolate ((3½ oz))
    • **1 tsp agar agar powder

    Instructions
     

    • Place milk, water, sugar and salt in a saucepan and heat over medium heat.
    • In a bowl, whisk cacao powder with 4 tbsp of water until lumps free then add into the milk mixture and stir.
    • Add in the chocolate and stir until dissolved.
    • Place agar agar in a glas, add in 1 tbsp of water, stir and pour into the chocolate mixture.
    • Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for 1-2 minutes.
    • Pour the mixture into a mold, let it cool completely before placing in the fridge. Allow it to rest in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving.

    Notes

    * Most of the time dark chocolate is vegan, make sure to check the ingredients to be 100% sure the one you purchase is plant-based.
    ** The agar agar powder I use is strong, make sure to use enough powder to stabilize 9 deciliter of liquid. Check the instructions on the package to be sure you use it correctly.
    Keyword cake, chocolate, pudding
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    Comments

    1. lady_bird says

      September 27, 2022 at 12:01 am

      5 stars
      Quick and simple! I added a TBSP of maple syrup and a tsp of instant coffee . I think maple syrup goes well with cacao and coconut milk. And mocha is always a win.. Made six small (but decadent) ramekins of pudding.
      Looking forward to my school lunches!

    2. Furies says

      July 16, 2022 at 4:22 am

      5 stars
      I'm rating this recipe purely on looks, sorry. I just ordered the cacao powder as I only have sweet and unsweet nibs. I have so much agar agar which I am seeing here is an issue to find. I live in MN and I can get it at any Asian store for under $2. You can even get some at Walmart.com with free shipping for plus members - get a trial. Anywho... I'm sure I will love this and I can't wait to make it.

    3. viola says

      February 01, 2022 at 10:49 pm

      5 stars
      thank you for this recipe!!

      added some lemon zest and was SUPERBBBBB

      😉

    4. Ashley says

      January 21, 2022 at 11:35 pm

      I’m in the southern US and believe me when I say it’s hard to find things like agar agar, mochiko, and “specialty” products. I recommend popping into an Asian market or a market that has a customer base that is vegetarian/vegan based on religious beliefs. They always have exactly what I need and it’s a fun bonus to walk around the store and see what you can discover and to try something new! I hope this helps!!

    5. Jan says

      January 20, 2022 at 5:36 pm

      4 stars
      Tried this yesterday, and it came out amazing! For me 4 tbsp of water was too little for 45g cocoa powder, but adjusted by adding more water. Thanks for the recipe!

    6. Gogelová says

      December 14, 2021 at 5:53 pm

      5 stars
      super Ham Ham

    7. Anne says

      August 06, 2021 at 5:27 am

      Bonjour merci pour ce magnifique partage. Pouvez vous me donner la contenance de votre moule svp. Merci beaucoup.

      • carlocao says

        August 06, 2021 at 9:17 am

        Anne, tu dois utiliser un moule d'une capacité d'au moins 800 millilitres. Dis-moi si tu as aimé la recette ! Un gros câlin, Carlo

    8. Theresa says

      August 04, 2021 at 8:51 pm

      Hello, I am not vegan and would like to try substituting gelatin as I could not find agar agar in my local grocery. (I know other stores may carry it but I was not successful today.) Does anyone know the ratio to substitute gelatin? So far googling has not been helpful. Thank you!

      • carlocao says

        August 05, 2021 at 4:36 pm

        Theresa, I can't help you because I don't cook with gelatine. If you still have time I'd look for agar agar powder online, I'm sure you'll find it easily.

      • Sue says

        November 09, 2022 at 4:04 pm

        Knox Gelatine is the equivalent, its just not vegan.

    9. Gene says

      June 21, 2021 at 9:26 pm

      Carlocao, realize you're unintentionally frustrating us Americans when you say powdered Agar is easy to find and inexpensive. Even from Amazon, it's not the case here, especially when compared to non-vegan gelatin one might think you'd suggest as an alternative for non-vegans. It would probably be helpful to let people know that to get the absolutely luscious looking result you post (you're a good salesman!), one wants a firm set of the ingredients. Agar will set up harder (good) and stay firmer at higher temperatures (good), than gelatin. Also good to know, which I believe you touched on, is that flaked Agar, which is a wee bit easier to find here, is hard to get to act like powdered - I get why you are insistent on powdered Agar. From someone who has tried to use flaked and not managed to pull it off, I concur - powdered Agar is the only way to go.

      • carlocao says

        June 22, 2021 at 10:33 am

        Dear Gene, Thank you for your feedback. I am based in Switzerland and here agar agar powder is sold in almost every grocery store. It is also quite cheap here as well. I obviously cannot talk for every state on this planet 😉 but you should be able to find it even in the US in a health store maybe? Thank you for your comment, I'm sure it will help lots of us ppl! Hugs.

    10. Susan Rodich says

      April 30, 2021 at 7:55 pm

      What type of pudding mold did you use?

    11. Ella says

      February 16, 2021 at 8:18 pm

      Hi. Do you happen to have the nutrition facts for this recipe? I am diabetic but would love to try this! It looks so yummy!🤤

      • carlocao says

        March 05, 2021 at 7:53 am

        Hi dear. Thank you for your sweer words! I'm sorry but I don't have the nutrition facts of this recipe. I'm sure you you can find an online tool you can use though.

    12. Christina says

      October 22, 2020 at 3:44 pm

      I’ve been trying a lot of chia seed puddings. I think I will try substituting chia seeds for the agar agar and see what happens.

    13. Brenda Hill says

      October 09, 2020 at 7:15 pm

      Searched locally for agar agar powder. Not sure if carried in the stores, but online a substitute is cornstarch.
      How would this change the texture or taste?

    14. Boryana says

      August 27, 2020 at 7:03 pm

      Do you know if the proportion will be the same if I use regular milk? I have nothing against vegan stuff but I am allergic to coconuts.

      • carlocao says

        August 27, 2020 at 7:07 pm

        Hi! I’ve never made it with “regular” milk so I’m unable to answer. Coconut milk works perfectly because of its thickness so I’d rather replace it with a thick cashew milk 🙂 i hope this helps.

    15. Anonymous says

      August 24, 2020 at 5:55 pm

      I had coconut cream so I added 1 cup simple milk to 1 cup coconut cream

    16. Anonymous says

      August 03, 2020 at 5:39 am

      When I needed agar agar before, I looked everywhere. The only place I was able to find it was a specialty health store and it was very expensive. It is definetely not easy to find unless ypu order it on line. People don't even know what it is.

      • carlocao says

        August 03, 2020 at 5:44 am

        Hi! It really depends on where you live. Here in Switzerland you can find it very easily 🙂 im glad you found it, happy cooking!

    17. Corazon Fullido says

      July 31, 2020 at 9:52 pm

      I want to try but don't know agar agar and vegan..pls.can u paste the look of it.the total look pls.

    18. Sophia says

      July 27, 2020 at 12:50 am

      Does it taste coconutty?

    19. Siya says

      July 24, 2020 at 7:56 am

      Cant this be made without agar agar... eagerly wanted to try this!

      • Anonymous says

        October 29, 2020 at 6:16 pm

        Yes you can use gelatin even though they’re saying not to because it is an animal product. This is a vegan recipe but you don’t have to make this a vegan recipe. You can use regular milk and gelatin.

    20. Mary E. Kennelly says

      July 14, 2020 at 1:22 pm

      Is that a homemade mold in the video? If so, how was it made?

    21. Ida says

      July 12, 2020 at 5:05 pm

      Can I use cocoa powder instead of chocolate?

      • carlocao says

        July 12, 2020 at 9:33 pm

        You can try but you’d have to add more coconut oil to compensate the missing cacao butter that stabilises the pudding 🙂

    22. Anonymous says

      July 07, 2020 at 2:03 am

      Can you use oat milk instead of coconut milk?

      • carlocao says

        July 07, 2020 at 9:50 am

        I‘ve never tried to make it with oat milk but it should work out. Let me know how it turns out :))

    23. Anonymous says

      July 02, 2020 at 10:19 pm

      can you use normal milk

      • carlocao says

        July 02, 2020 at 10:22 pm

        It’s a vegan recipe. I’d never suggest to use “regular” milk for ethical and health reasons. You can find plant-based milk everywhere 🙂

      • Jaqueline says

        June 20, 2022 at 2:11 am

        Boa noite!
        Poderias informar o tamanho da forma?
        Obrigada!

    24. Anonymous says

      June 05, 2020 at 12:48 am

      What’s a good substitute for agar agar?

      • carlocao says

        June 09, 2020 at 8:20 am

        There isn’t. Gelatine is not vegan so it’s not an option. But you can find agar agar quite easily in any supermarket 🙂

        • maggipoo says

          July 21, 2020 at 9:18 pm

          I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so good, but I did want to pop in to say I have visited 5 grocery stores, a Whole Foods and a Fresh Market, and none have agar agar. I ordered it off Amazon. Anyway, I live in a medium sized city, so it's not too easy to find in stores. Amazon has multiple different versions though.

        • carlocao says

          July 22, 2020 at 11:53 am

          I guess it depends where you live. Here in Seitzerland you can find it easily. Be sure to order powdered agar agar and not agar agar flakes. ❤️ I hope you’ll love it! Let me know how it turns out 🥳

        • Anonymous says

          July 31, 2020 at 8:07 pm

          If you are not vegan can you use gelatin?

    25. Anonymous says

      June 01, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      Do you have the nutrition information for this recipe by chance?

      • carlocao says

        June 09, 2020 at 8:18 am

        I don’t sorry 🙁

    26. Karen says

      May 22, 2020 at 8:39 pm

      What kind of mold?. What can you use instead

      • carlocao says

        May 24, 2020 at 2:00 pm

        You can use any pudding mold you like 🙂

    27. Bebe says

      January 16, 2020 at 2:33 am

      What brand do you use for the strong agar agar?

    28. Dora says

      December 17, 2019 at 6:56 pm

      The coconut milk - is it the thick, canned one or the more liquidy carton one?

      • carlocao says

        December 17, 2019 at 10:09 pm

        I used a more liquidy one (in carton) but you could use coconut cream too 🙂

        • Anna says

          August 05, 2020 at 4:54 pm

          So you use the carton ones which also come in Almond Milk etc, not the coconut milks which come in a can you use for curry's etc? THANK YOU. Can't wait to serve this this weekend.

        • carlocao says

          August 05, 2020 at 5:14 pm

          You can use both for this recipe 🙂

      • Anonymous says

        May 24, 2020 at 12:17 pm

        What if I am not vegan and I dont have agar agar?

        • carlocao says

          May 24, 2020 at 1:59 pm

          Hi! You don’t have to be vegan to get agar agar 🤣 there is no substitute for it in this recipe but it’s actually super cheap and easy to find :))

    29. Jekaterina says

      November 03, 2019 at 10:44 am

      Is it possible to make it mother rice or soy milk?

      • carlocao says

        November 03, 2019 at 7:04 pm

        Dear Jekaterina, you can use it but the pudding won’t be as creamy. I’d use cashew milk to replace coconut milk if I were you. I hope this helps 🙂

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