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Hot Fudge Cake

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Hot Fudge Cake is a self-saucing chocolate dessert with a soft, brownie-like top and a thick, gooey fudge sauce underneath. It’s made with pantry staples and served warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort treat.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the cake batter:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the fudge topping:
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/4 cups hot water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well combined.
  4. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder for the topping.
  6. Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the batter—do not stir.
  7. Slowly pour hot water over the topping layer without stirring.
  8. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is set but still soft and crackly.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving. Spoon into bowls, making sure to get the gooey sauce from the bottom.

Notes

  • Stir chocolate chips or chopped chocolate into the batter for extra richness.
  • Substitute part of the hot water with brewed coffee for a mocha twist.
  • Add a dash of cinnamon or cayenne for subtle spice.
  • Use a gluten-free 1:1 flour blend to make it gluten-free.

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