Description
Indulge in the warm, gooey goodness of Hot Fudge Cake, a decadent self-saucing chocolate dessert that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings. This easy-to-make cake creates its own rich fudge sauce as it bakes, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
Serving:
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Prepare batter: Spread the batter in the baking dish.
- Make topping: Combine brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder, then sprinkle over the batter.
- Add hot water: Slowly pour hot water over the mixture without stirring.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until the cake rises and sets.
- Serve: Let it cool for 5–10 minutes and enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- This dessert is best served warm.
- Enhance flavor with a pinch of espresso powder or use hot coffee instead of hot water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
