Easy Hot Fudge Cake
Hot fudge cake is a rich chocolate dessert that creates its own warm fudge sauce as it bakes. The top stays soft and cakey while the bottom becomes gooey and fudgy. It’s a cozy dessert best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Servings: servings
Calories: 277kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder**
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ¾ cups hot water
Instructions
Prepare the Oven and Pan
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
Make the Batter
- In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, baking powder, and cocoa powder.
- Add milk and melted butter.
- Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Add the Topping
- Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the batter.
- Sprinkle the remaining cocoa powder on top.
- Carefully pour the hot water over the mixture. Do not stir.
Bake
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until the top is set and the sauce is bubbling underneath.
Serve
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
**I mentioned in the video 2 tablespoons of baking powder I mean to say 2 TEASPOONS.
- Do not mix after adding the hot water to allow the sauce layer to form properly.
- Best served warm for the gooey fudge texture.
- The cake will create its own chocolate sauce while baking.
Serving: 1gCalories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 291mgPotassium: 137mgFiber: 2gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 112IUCalcium: 110mgIron: 2mg
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