Yuuuummmy Hot Chocolate Cake with Hot Fudge Sauce Self Saucing
Dive into pure dessert bliss with this Yuuuummmy Hot Chocolate Cake with Hot Fudge Sauce, a self-saucing treat that's as magical as it is delicious. This decadent recipe creates a moist, chocolatey cake that bakes atop its own rich, gooey fudge sauce—no extra steps required! With a combination of pantry-friendly ingredients like cocoa powder, brown sugar, and boiling water, this indulgent dessert comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. As it bakes, the magic happens: the top forms a fluffy chocolate cake while the bottom transforms into a luscious, velvety fudge sauce. Perfect for cozy nights in or impressing guests, this dessert is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Whether it’s for a special occasion or a simple chocolate fix, this dessert is guaranteed to be the ultimate crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder (divided)
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 0.25 cups Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups Brown sugar (packed)
- 1.5 cups Boiling water
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of the cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined.
Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Mix until you achieve a smooth batter. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and the remaining cocoa powder (about 6 tablespoons). Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the dish.
Carefully pour the boiling water over the entire mixture in the dish. Do not stir—you want the water to sit on top.
Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the cake layer is set and you see the rich fudge sauce bubbling under the surface.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Serve warm, scooping both cake and sauce into bowls. Pair with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2698 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.0 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.7 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 1605 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 546.3 g | 199% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.8 g | 171% | |
| Total Sugars | 331.8 g | ||
| Protein | 47.2 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 480 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 1879 mg | 40% | |
*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.
