Hot Fudge Sundae Cake

The Hot Fudge Sundae Cake is a combination of sundae with cake that is a simple and tasty dessert. Complete with chocolate fudge and plenty of creamy toppings, it will quickly become a family favorite.

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The only thing better than a classic sundae is one that contains cake! With this old fashioned Hot Fudge Sundae Cake recipe, you can easily enjoy a dessert that has the feel of a sundae but there’s also cake involved. It is easy to make and cooks in less than 45 minutes.

Looking for more sundae inspired desserts? You could make this Banana Split Cake with its combination of sundae and icebox cake. Or if you just want to add that fudge flavor to your ice cream, check out the Best Hot Fudge Sauce recipe.

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Rocky Road Fudge | Eggnog Fudge

HOT FUDGE SUNDAE CAKE INGREDIENTS

You will need:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cocoa powder, divided
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 ¾ cups hot water

SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS

Batter: You can add some chopped nuts to the batter along with the chocolate chips for extra crunch. Or if you prefer, simply sprinkle some over the top once it is cooked.

HOT TO MAKE THIS HOT FUDGE SUNDAE CAKE RECIPE

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

STEP TWO: In an 8 x 8 glass baking dish, mix together flour, ¼ cup cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and baking powder.

STEP THREE: Mix in milk, butter, and vanilla extract until a thick batter forms.

STEP FOUR: Stir in chocolate chips and spread the batter evenly in the baking dish.

STEP FIVE: Combine remaining ¼ cup of cocoa powder and brown sugar then sprinkle over the batter.

STEP SIX: Pour hot water over the top of all ingredients.

STEP SEVEN: Bake for 40 minutes or until the cake has formed a dry top and a bubbly, pudding-like bottom.

STEP EIGHT: Remove from the oven.

STEP NINE: Serve warm cake with ice cream if desired. Top with whipped cream and a cherry!

STORAGE

IN THE FRIDGE: You can store the cake in the fridge for up to 5 days. Allow it to cool completely then put it in an airtight container.

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the cake itself without the ice cream or toppings. Wait until it is cooled and pop it in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months and defrost thoroughly. You can then either reheat it and add the toppings or just top it cold.

This chocolate fudge sundae cake recipe is a simple and easy to make recipe. You get the soft fudge goodness, the texture of the cake, and the cool ice cream topping that combine to make an easy and delicious dessert.

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Hot Fudge Sundae Cake

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The Hot Fudge Sundae Cake is a combination of sundae with cake that is a simple and tasty dessert. Complete with chocolate fudge and plenty of creamy toppings, it will quickly become a family favorite.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 9

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Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder divided
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 3/4 cup hot water

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In an 8 x 8 glass baking dish mix together flour, ¼ cup cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and baking powder.
• Mix in milk, butter, and vanilla extract until a thick batter forms.
• Stir in chocolate chips and spread the batter evenly in the baking dish.
• Combine remaining ¼ cup of cocoa powder and brown sugar then sprinkle over the batter.
• Pour hot water over the top of all ingredients.
• Bake for 40 minutes or until the cake has formed a dry top and a bubbly, pudding-like bottom.
• Remove from oven.
• Serve warm cake with ice cream if desired. Top with whipped cream and a cherry!

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

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