Hot Fudge Cake
Craving an indulgent, gooey dessert? Look no further than Hot Fudge Cake, a rich and comforting treat that combines the best of cake and pudding in one magical dish. This self-saucing dessert bakes into a soft, chocolatey cake on top, while the bottom transforms into a luscious, fudgy sauce.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Hot Fudge Sauce
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ¼ cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until the batter is smooth and thick.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder for the hot fudge sauce.
- Evenly sprinkle the dry sugar mixture over the cake batter in the pan. Do not stir.
- Carefully pour the boiling water over the entire surface of the batter. Do not stir.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cake is set on top but still slightly soft in the center.
- To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the cake layer. It should come out clean while the bottom remains gooey.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Scoop portions of the cake, ensuring to get plenty of the hot fudge sauce from the bottom.
- Serve warm, drizzling extra sauce over the top.