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Old-Fashioned Hot Fudge Sundae Cake

Indulge in Old-Fashioned Hot Fudge Sundae Cake Bliss

Experience nostalgia with this Old-Fashioned Hot Fudge Sundae Cake, featuring a chocolatey top and gooey fudge sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free blend can be used
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar for lower calories
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-process cocoa elevates flavor
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder check for freshness
  • pinch salt kosher salt works best
  • 1 cup milk almond or oat milk are dairy-free alternatives
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure vanilla for best results
  • 1/2 cup oil vegetable or canola oil; melted butter enhances flavor
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar light brown sugar for standard, dark for deeper flavor
For the Fudge Sauce
  • 1 3/4 cups hot water or brewed coffee for richer flavor

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking dish
  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Old-Fashioned Hot Fudge Sundae Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add milk, vanilla extract, and oil to the dry mixture and stir until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface.
  5. Sprinkle brown sugar and cocoa powder evenly over the batter for the fudge layer.
  6. Pour hot water or brewed coffee over the cake batter without stirring.
  7. Bake for about 40 minutes, until the top is set and cracked.
  8. Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure baking powder is fresh. Do not stir the hot water into the batter for the perfect fudge sauce.

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