Hot Fudge Cake Recipe

Hot Fudge Cake Recipe
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84% would make again

Here's a wonderful way to top off a great meal—a rich chocolaty cake that's not overly sweet. Mom served it with a scoop of ice cream or cream poured over. I'd always have room for a serving of Hot Fudge Cake. —Vera Reid, Laramie, Wyoming

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  • 9 Servings
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons baking cocoa, divided
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1-3/4 cups hot water
  • Whipped cream or ice cream, optional

Directions

  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk, oil and vanilla until smooth. Spread in an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Combine brown sugar and remaining cocoa; sprinkle over batter. Pour hot water over all; do not stir. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes. Serve warm. Top with whipped cream or ice cream if desired. Yield: 9 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 253 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 171 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Hot Fudge Cake published in Taste of Home April/May 1994, p37

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Hot Fudge Cake Recipe

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Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2009 by MPerfection

This thing is soooo amazing & so easy. It's much better than those Molten Lava Cakes that Jack n' the Box sells for $4 a pop. We all love this.

Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2009 by JillAndLea

This cake couldn't be better! It also couldn't be easier!

Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2009 by radcook

My Mom used to make this when I was growing up. We used to put canned milk over it. Now we use ice cream or whipped cream. Love this dessert!

Reviewed on Feb. 03, 2009 by missi.nelson

I made this cake by substituting VANILLA SOY MILK for the REGULAR milk so that my son, (who has peanut, dairy, and egg allergies), could enjoy the cake too! There was no difference in taste or texture! Melissa

Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2008 by lisar099

I tried this recipe a few months ago. And it was awesome. I loved it and so did my family. I served it with some icecream. 

Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2008 by Leesa287

Ive always wanted to try this recipe but have never gotten around to it.     I think this winter Im definetely going to give it a try.

Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2008 by mattnat

This recipe was in the free sample that Taste of Home sent a few years ago; I made this reicpe and have been a subscriber ever since!

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