Rich Hot Fudge Cake
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with this Rich Hot Fudge Cake—a warm, decadent dessert that creates its own gooey fudge sauce as it bakes! This quick and easy recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep, featuring pantry staples like cocoa powder, brown sugar, and all-purpose flour. As the cake bakes to perfection, the magic happens—a luscious hot fudge layer forms beneath a moist, chocolaty sponge. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth on a cozy evening, this dessert is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or treating yourself, this crowd-pleasing hot fudge cake is sure to impress.
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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
- 0.5 cup Packed brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
- 1.25 cups Boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or a similar-sized pan.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder (2 tablespoons), baking powder, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
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 small bowl, mix the brown sugar and remaining 0.25 cup of cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly on top of the batter.
Carefully pour the boiling water over the top. Do not stir—the water will turn into the fudge sauce as the cake bakes.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the top of the cake is set and slightly firm to the touch.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes. As it cools, the sauce will thicken at the bottom.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1889 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 35.2 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1585 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 405.2 g | 147% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 272.7 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1206 mg | 26% | |
*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.
