Description
Hot Fudge Cake is a rich, self-saucing chocolate dessert with a moist cake layer on top and gooey hot fudge sauce underneath. Served warm with ice cream, it’s an indulgent, comforting treat perfect for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (divided)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk, oil (or butter), and vanilla. Stir until combined into a thick batter.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and remaining 4 tablespoons cocoa powder. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Pour boiling water slowly over the top—do not stir.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top looks set and the cake jiggles slightly.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Scoop and serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Do not stir after adding boiling water—this creates the fudge sauce.
- For deeper chocolate flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa.
- Add chocolate chips for extra gooeyness.
- Best served fresh, but reheats well in the microwave.
- Can be doubled in a larger baking dish—extend baking time slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
