Hot Fudge Sundae Cake

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A warm, gooey chocolate cake with a molten fudge center, perfect for serving with ice cream
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This Hot Fudge Sundae Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert, combining a moist chocolate cake base with a rich, gooey fudge layer that forms during baking. The key to this recipe is pouring boiling water over the batter just before it goes into the oven; this creates the signature “sundae” sauce that bubbles up around the edges. Topped with crunchy nuts and served warm, its an indulgent treat that pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special celebrations, this one-pan wonder requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. Its a nostalgic classic that brings a homemade touch to any dessert table.

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Hot Fudge Sundae Cake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 1113.9

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This Hot Fudge Sundae Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert, combining a moist chocolate cake base with a rich, gooey fudge layer that forms during baking. The key to this recipe is pouring boiling water over the batter just before it goes into the oven; this creates the signature "sundae" sauce that bubbles up around the edges. Topped with crunchy nuts and served warm, its an indulgent treat that pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special celebrations, this one-pan wonder requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. Its a nostalgic classic that brings a homemade touch to any dessert table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Stir in milk, salad oil, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain.
  4. Fold in the chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  5. Spread the batter evenly into an ungreased 9x9-inch square baking pan.
  6. Sprinkle brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 cup of cocoa powder evenly over the top of the batter.
  7. Carefully pour the hottest tap water directly over the batter and sugar mixture.
  8. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is still slightly jiggly.
  9. Let the cake stand in the pan for 15 minutes to allow the fudge layer to set slightly.
  10. Cut the cake into squares and invert each square onto a dessert plate so the fudge side is up.
  11. Spoon the hot fudge sauce from the pan over each square.
  12. Top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1113.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48.5g75%
Saturated Fat 5.6g28%
Cholesterol 0.6mg1%
Sodium 1624.9mg68%
Total Carbohydrate 164.9g55%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g34%
Sugars 107.3g
Protein 17.8g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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