Hot Fudge Cake Dessert (Print)
Warm chocolate cake creates its own gooey fudge sauce as it bakes, perfect paired with ice cream.
# Ingredients:
→ Cake
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125 g all-purpose flour
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150 g granulated sugar
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30 g unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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120 ml milk
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60 ml vegetable oil or melted butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Hot Fudge Sauce
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100 g granulated sugar
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110 g packed light brown sugar
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30 g unsweetened cocoa powder
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300 ml boiling water
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease a 23 cm square baking pan and set aside.
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
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Add milk, oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Stir with a spatula until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
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Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and spread evenly using a spatula.
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In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and cocoa powder for the sauce.
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Evenly sprinkle the dry fudge topping mixture over the entire surface of the batter. Do not stir.
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Slowly pour the boiling water over the back of a metal spoon to evenly distribute it across the batter without disturbing the layers. Do not stir.
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Place the pan in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the surface appears set but the bottom is gooey and fudgy.
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Remove from oven and allow the cake to stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm, scooping the sauce from the bottom over each portion. Optional: top with vanilla ice cream.
# Notes:
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Pour boiling water gently over a spoon to prevent breaking the surface of the batter.
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For a larger batch, double the ingredients and bake in a 33 x 23 cm pan, extending bake time by 5–10 minutes.