Hot Fudge Cake
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this rich and gooey Hot Fudge Cake. This one-pan wonder magically transforms simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and brown sugar into a decadent treat with a soft, cake-like top and a luscious, self-saucing fudge layer underneath. Ready in just under an hour, this dessert is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings in record time. The secret lies in sprinkling a cocoa-sugar mixture over the batter and pouring hot water on top before baking—it creates the dreamy fudge sauce as it bakes. Serve it warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent pairing that will wow your taste buds. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, this Hot Fudge Cake is sure to become a go-to dessert favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup Packed brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
- 1.5 cups Hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until a smooth batter forms.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate small bowl, mix the brown sugar and 1/4 cup of cocoa powder for the topping.
Sprinkle the brown sugar and cocoa mixture evenly over the cake batter in the dish.
Carefully pour the hot water over the entire surface of the dish. Do not stir.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the top of the cake looks set and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.
Let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
Serve warm, spooning some of the fudge sauce from the bottom of the dish over each slice. Optional: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.7 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1619 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 469.9 g | 171% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.6 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 330.3 g | ||
| Protein | 30.8 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 448 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1448 mg | 31% | |
*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.
