Description
This Hot Fudge Cake recipe features a moist chocolate cake base topped with a rich, flowing hot fudge sauce, all baked together to create a gooey, indulgent dessert perfect for any chocolate lover. The cake bakes in a single dish, separating into a cake-like top layer with a luscious fudge sauce underneath, making it a simple yet impressive treat.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Fudge Sauce:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cups hot water
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and flavor.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined. Pour and spread this batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Fudge Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the baking dish.
- Add Hot Water: Carefully pour the hot water over the entire mixture in the dish, without stirring, allowing the ingredients to separate during baking to create the fudgy layer underneath.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is set with a cake-like texture and the edges are bubbling with the fudge sauce beneath.
- Serve: Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before serving. For extra indulgence, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, letting the hot fudge sauce ooze deliciously over the top.
Notes
- Be careful to pour the hot water gently and evenly over the batter without stirring; this ensures the fudge sauce forms at the bottom during baking.
- Use fresh baking powder to ensure the cake rises properly.
- For best results, use an 8×8-inch baking dish to maintain the correct thickness and baking time.
- Allow the cake to rest before serving to let the fudge layer set slightly but serve warm for optimal gooeyness.
- Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to complement the rich chocolate flavor.
