Hot Fudge Brownie Cake
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Hot Fudge Brownie Cake, a heavenly combination of a rich, brownie-like cake and a luscious, self-saucing chocolate fudge layer. Made with pantry staples like cocoa powder, brown sugar, and vanilla, this easy-to-make treat comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. As it bakes, magic happens—creating a gooey chocolate sauce beneath a moist and tender cake. Perfectly portioned for 8 servings, this dessert is best enjoyed warm and paired with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. Whether you’re hosting a special dinner or craving a cozy night in, this decadent, crowd-pleasing recipe is sure to satisfy every chocolate lover’s sweet tooth.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (divided)
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Packed brown sugar
- 1.5 cups Hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar and the remaining cocoa powder (6 tablespoons). Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the dish.
Carefully pour the hot water over the top of the entire dish, but do not stir.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the top of the cake is set and firm.
Remove from the oven and let the cake cool for about 15 minutes. During this time, a rich chocolate fudge sauce will form beneath the cake layer.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
268 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.9 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 209 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 144 mg | 3% | |
*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.
