Chocolate Pudding Cake Loaf (Print)

Silky chocolate layers set into a decadent, sliceable dessert served chilled with simple preparation.

# What You'll Need:

01 - Cooking spray
02 - 4 cups whole milk
03 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
05 - 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
06 - 6 tablespoons cornstarch
07 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

# How to Make It:

01 - Grease an 8"-x-4" loaf pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper, folding sides to fit snugly, securing with clips, and grease parchment with cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together milk, sugar, heavy cream, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
03 - Strain milk mixture into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly to prevent sticking. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
04 - Reduce heat to medium-low and add chocolate chips. Stir until melted and the mixture is smooth.
05 - Remove pan from heat and pour the chocolate-milk mixture through a fine mesh sieve into the prepared pan. Refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.
06 - Carefully unmold chilled cake onto a plate, peel off parchment, and dust with additional cocoa powder.
07 - Heat a knife blade in boiling water, wipe clean, and slice the cake. Repeat reheating as needed. Alternatively, use a kitchen torch to heat the blade. Serve chilled.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Keeping the knife hot helps achieve clean slices.