Hot Fudge Cake: The Indulgent Treat You’ll Crave Forever
An indulgent chocolate cake topped with rich hot fudge sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup hot fudge sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the boiling water until well combined. The batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, spread the hot fudge sauce between the layers and on top of the cake.
Notes
- For an extra touch, add whipped cream on top before serving.
- This cake can be made a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Hot Fudge Cake, Chocolate Cake, Dessert