1 Dish Hot Fudge Swirl Cake
Indulge in the decadent simplicity of this 1 Dish Hot Fudge Swirl Cake, a dessert that combines the richness of a fudgy chocolate sauce with the ease of one-pan baking. In just 10 minutes of prep, this magic cake transforms simple pantry staples like cocoa powder, brown sugar, and hot water into a self-saucing masterpiece. As it bakes, the batter separates to form a fluffy chocolate cake on top with a thick, gooey fudge layer beneath—perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings. Serve it warm straight from the dish, and don’t forget to add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience. Perfect for busy nights or casual entertaining, this quick, crowd-pleasing recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In an 8x8-inch baking dish, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients in the dish. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until smooth and well combined, ensuring the batter is spread evenly in the dish.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and remaining 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
Pour the hot water gently over the top of the mixture in the dish. Do not stir; the liquid will sink through to create a hot fudge layer as it bakes.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the top of the cake is set and the edges are bubbling.
Carefully remove the dish from the oven and let the cake cool slightly for 5-10 minutes before serving.
To serve, scoop the cake into bowls, making sure to spoon up some of the hot fudge sauce from the bottom of the dish. Optionally, top with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1165 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.3 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1125 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.4 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.8 g | ||
| Protein | 18.8 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 594 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
