Description
This Hot Fudge Cake is a classic American dessert featuring a moist chocolate cake with a rich, gooey fudge sauce beneath. The self-saucing aspect makes it easy to prepare and perfect for serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Other
- 1 ¾ cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to combine the dry ingredients evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until a smooth batter forms without lumps.
- Spread Batter: Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even layer.
- Prepare Topping Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix the packed brown sugar with ¼ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder until combined.
- Add Topping to Batter: Sprinkle the brown sugar and cocoa powder mixture evenly over the batter’s surface.
- Pour Hot Water: Carefully and slowly pour the hot water over the top of the sugar mixture without stirring to maintain layers.
- Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is just set. A fudgy sauce will form underneath the cake as it bakes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before serving warm. Scoop the cake along with the sauce into bowls, and optionally serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra decadence.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra-decadent dessert.
- Adding a pinch of espresso powder to the batter enhances the chocolate flavor.
