Creating Gooey Chocolate Pudding Cake is a straightforward process if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round baking dish.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.
5. Add Boiling Water: Carefully stir in the boiling water, mixing until the batter is smooth. The batter will be very thin.
6. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips for an extra chocolatey touch.
7. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. The cake will rise, and the center may still be soft.
9. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes.
10. Serve: Serve warm, either on its own or topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

These steps will guide you through creating the most delicious Gooey Chocolate Pudding Cake, making it easy to impress anyone who tastes it!