Hot Fudge Cake
Hot Fudge Cake is a classic self-saucing dessert that bakes into a soft chocolate cake with a rich, gooey fudge layer underneath. It's made with pantry staples and served warm, usually with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsps baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- 1½ tsps vanilla extract
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1¼ cups boiling water
Instructions
- Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Spread the batter evenly in the dish.
- In another bowl, combine brown sugar and the remaining 1/4 cup cocoa. Sprinkle over the batter without mixing.
- Gently pour boiling water over the top. Do not stir—this creates the fudge sauce underneath.
- Place in the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, until the top is set and the center feels firm.
- Scoop into bowls, making sure to get the cake and sauce. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.