Hot Fudge Cake Recipe

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2012 by qbeedl

And I plan to ! Just made last night. Put whip cream on top.It is by far an excellent recipe.So easy to make. I already raved about it to two friends and told to go there & make it! Bless you for the recipe!

Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2012 by earman

very easy recipe..I doubled it and cooked for about 5 hours. Ice cream compliments it perfectly. Nice change for a yummy dessert!

Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2012 by Swank77

Very gooey and rich. The ice cream is a definite must! I dont think it is very good cold, but tastes just as good rewarmed in the microwave. Definitly best made for a crowd.

Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2012 by kinpatsu

Weird, gummy texture, especially on the part that touched the side of the slow cooker. The melted chocolate chips were the best part, which isn't saying much.

Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2012 by deannasnz

So good and easy, I'll definitely make this again. Next time I'll use milk choc chips, since the whole cake basically tastes like glorified chocolate chips and I think milk choc would be even better. It was done in 3 hours.

Reviewed on Mar. 05, 2012 by nwiseman

Made it last night for company and it was a hit. We LOVED it.

Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2012 by lenfinger

lenfinger

I love cake for dessert and I love using my crockpot, so this recipe caught my eye when it was posted on Facebook. I decided to give it a try right away, after reading through the other reviews. With almost two cups of brown sugar, it clearly is going to be very sweet--mentioned by several other reviewers. I love dark chocolate, the darker the better, and I thought that would be a good way to cut the sweetness. So I used Hershey's Special Dark cocoa (a staple in my pantry) and Ghirardelli bittersweet chocolate chips. I followed the directions exactly, especially paying attention to the directions to mix the cake ingredients just until moistened--overmixing can lead to a tough product. I also know that both my 3 and 5.5

My apologies...I'm writing this on my laptop, and it sometimes gets a little squirrely...I was not finished with my post, so I'll pick up where I left off...

I also know that both my 3 and 5.5-quart crockpots run hot, so I decided to check for
doneness after 2 hours. The cake was still underdone, so I set it for another
hour, and it was very close. I turned it down to Low and let it go for another
30 minutes, and it was done perfectly. The chocolate is so dark, it’s almost
black! Didn’t have any vanilla ice cream, which would have been perfect, so I
sprinkled each serving with a few marshmallows, heated them in the microwave to
soften, and then topped with whipped cream. My husband pronounced it “Delicious!”
Me too! The flavor was perfect, with the dark chocolate I love and not too
sweet. Will definitely make it again.

Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2012 by lenfinger

I love cake for dessert and I love using my crockpot, so this recipe caught my eye when it was posted on Facebook. I decided to give it a try right away, after reading through the other reviews. With almost two cups of brown sugar, it clearly is going to be very sweet--mentioned by several other reviewers. I love dark chocolate, the darker the better, and I thought that would be a good way to cut the sweetness. So I used Hershey's Special Dark cocoa (a staple in my pantry) and Ghirardelli bittersweet chocolate chips. I followed the directions exactly, especially paying attention to the directions to mix the cake ingredients just until moistened--overmixing can lead to a tough product. I also know that both my 3 and 5.5

Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2012 by darowan07

After reading through all the reviews I cooked this on high for 2 hours and cut the chocolate chips since I didnt have them anyway. Also for all the negative reviewers who say its too rich or didnt cook through or what not, if the idea of intense chocolatey gooey fudge doesnt appeal to you then why would this recipe appeal to you? But if it does, this is your kind of cake! I served it with vanilla frozen yogurt and was very satisfied.

Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2012 by MOB09

Sounds, and looks, very similar to a Brownie Pudding recipe (baked in the oven) I have been making for years which is delicious. I may have to try this.

Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2012 by 7833louis

This was great! The suggested 8 servings only made it to 4 in my house!

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2012 by marciedarcie

It was a hit! The comment from wasoongu was absolutely correct. It was very rich, only needs about a cups of the ch. chips and you really must eat it with vanilla ice cream.

Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2012 by avlon77

Good, but not great. Both my husband and I agreed that it was missing something. I agree that it's very rich, although it lacks sweetness. I'll try it with a combo of milk & semi-sweet chips next time.

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2012 by ablackard

My nephew and son love this cake. It is rich and a little goes a long way. Don't forget the ice cream!

Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2011 by tparris

This cake is AMAZING and super easy to make. I learned about this cake at a TOH cooking show. Dana Elliott pointed out that if you are using a metal lined slow cooker, rather than a crock style slow cooker, cut the cooking time in 1/2. Perhaps that is why previous posts recommend cooking for only 1-1/2 hours. I Have a crock and it came out perfect after 4 hours or so. This recipe is VERY rich and wonderful! Definitely making it again!

Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2011 by jms_surprise@cox.net

Made on a hot summer afternoon and it was nice not to turn on the oven. This was delicious!! and it only took 2 1/2 hours...glad I checked it...even better the next day! YUMMM...

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2011 by 5hungrykids

This was so GOOD! This reminded us of Applebee's dessert but much better. It is very rich and must be served with plenty of vanilla ice cream! The cooking time for me was only 1 1/2 hours.

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2011 by 5hungrykids

This was so GOOD! This reminded us of Applebee's dessert but much better. It is very rich and must be served with plenty of vanilla ice cream!

Reviewed on May. 15, 2011 by tongue tingle 2536

Very good. I used milk chocolate chips and I didn't think it was too rich at all. I would only cook it for 2 hours on high next time. I cooked mine on high for 3 hours and it was a little burned on the edges. Still very tastey. Will definately make again.

Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2011 by blhenn

This was really good. It was moist and gooey. My family all enjoyed it and surprisingly it was just as good the next day after being put in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds before adding the icecream over top. I only gave it 4 stars because it was so incredibly rich. I had to have only a really small piece (like 1/4 cup) and put twice as much ice cream on to for me to enjoy it. I may make this again if my husband requests it.

Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2011 by wasoongu

I've served this hot fudge cake over and over to my family and to guests. The first time my son tasted it, he gave me a big thumbs up and said, "Mom, you're the best cooker in the world!" Seriously: warm, gooey, and chocolate... IS there anything better? Here are a few pointers: 1) It is very rich. Serve with lots of vanilla ice cream! 2) It only takes about 1.5 hrs in my 3 qt crockpot. 3) Plan on it being gooey -- more like a bread pudding than a cake. Waiting for it to cook to the density of a cake will cause the edges to burn. 4) One cup of chocolate chips is more than enough. 5) Don't lift the lid or try to stir it during cooking. You'll disrupt the magic!

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2011 by embatt

Turned out well. I doubled the recipe to use in my large crockpot, but cut down somewhat on the cocoa and chocolate chips. It was sweet, but not overwhelmingly so. I'll make it again!

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2011 by tiffy2522

way to rich. i only ate two bites. will not make again.

Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2011 by tracy197600

this was amazing!!! so yummy!!! I doubled the cake and left the liquid the same. it only took about 1-1/2 hours on high for me. I alos used 1 bag of milk chocolate chips, the whole bag. came out perfect~!!! will be making this again and again!!!

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2011 by butterfly3gayle

I have to agree with others here...it is rich...and I only had mine on for 3 1/2 hours also...it was just getting ready to start to burn along the edges...but very good...will def make again

Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2011 by clmisspriss

gerrigraphics- i concur! it ticks me off when i see someone rate it gushing how yummy it looks and giving it 5stars. or when someone rates it complaining that the recipe/ingredients are not healthy. uggg! there should be a disclaimer. something...

Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2010 by gerrigraphics

I cannot understand why people come here and rate a recipe they have not yet tried! I don't care if you like the picture ... You are wasting my time and you are screwing up the 5-Star rating system. Yes, I tried it and love it!

Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2010 by Live2Cook

Yummy. Very moist, I like to let it stand a few minutes for the sauce to thicken up. Great with ice cream.

Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2010 by mrs_h

The only thing I will change next time I serve it is give a smaller piece of cake and top it with a lot of ice cream. It is very good, but very rich.

Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2010 by mbvanzante

This has been a favorite recipe of ours for a couple of years now. I usually double it for our family. The top cooks into a brownie like cake and the bottom is a chocolate pudding that can be poured over the top. It's delicious with icecream or whipped topping. Extremely rich.

Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2010 by SandyC79

Nasty! This cake was horrible! I made this for my family of 4 and none of us could eat it. Don't waste your time with this one. Yuk.

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2010 by mitchellma

Made this for Valentines Day, and it was really good. But like others, I turned off the crock pot at about 3 1/2 hours. Otherwise it would have burned.

Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2010 by l2bake

Have made this a couple of times and everyone loves it! Definatly a recipe for the chocolate lover.

Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2010 by MsFraulline

A complete flop. I follow the instructions according to the directions: it burned on the outside, and turned hard, and the middle taste like it never cooked. (No, nothing was wrong with my slow cooker, it's brand new)

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2010 by judyamurphy

one big gob of goop and to sweet

Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2010 by munderhill

I made this exactly as indicated and it was way too rich. I made this for a Christmas get together and was very disappointed.

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2009 by Janegracemurray

Made this and it burned. Had a new 3 qt. crockpot, checked it at 3 hours, 20 min. and it was burnt on edges. Is 4 to 4 1/2 hours really how long it takes? Also, was too chocolatey. Think half milk choc. and half semisweet chips would be better. Am going to try it again, in my old faithful, 28 year old, 3 1/2 qt. crockpot. Hope it works.

jmurray

Reviewed on Sep. 06, 2009 by LuvAmor

Sounds soo good and I'm a chocolate lover so I'm looking forward to this intense chocolaty goodness :-)

Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by fjljenos

Re: chocolate intensity...try using 3/4c semi-sweet and 3/4c milk chocolate chips. that should lessen the intensity of the taste.

Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2009 by smfeldner

good. but *really* intense. next time might cut the chocolate chips down to 1 cup.

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2009 by wenjc67

I doubled the recipe each time I made it without difficulty.

Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2009 by slburton373

I baked this in a larger (5-6qt?) slow cooker but reduced the cooking time to 3.5 hours. Seems to be just fine! I also sprinkled sliced almonds on the top at the time I put the chocolate chips on. Seemed to be a nice touch, I'm sure walnuts or pecans would also work well.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2009 by denisewincz

Your recipe sounds delicious - can this recipe be doubled or tripled and made in a larger crockpot?

Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by ebers

I would like to try this recipe. Can it be doubled and used in a large crock pot?

Thanks.

Love to bake

its.me@suddenlink.net

Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by djb1240

Sounds yummy. Good enough for more.

Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2009 by brfarm

Yummy!! I substituted the Nestle Milk Chocolate and Caramel Morsels. It was wonderful!

JC

Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2008 by poppyblossom