Best 7 Chocolate Tunnel Fudge Cake Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with the exquisite chocolate tunnel fudge cake, a delectable masterpiece that promises an explosion of flavors and textures. This rich and decadent dessert combines the perfect balance of chocolatey goodness and a hidden tunnel of gooey fudge, making it a true delight for chocolate lovers. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps of creating this impressive cake, ensuring a perfect result every time.

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TUNNEL-OF-FUDGE CAKE



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The original tunnel-of-fudge cake won second place in the 1966 Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest for the late Ella Rita Helfrich of Houston. That version used a fudge icing mix to create a gooey chocolate center. But Pillsbury discontinued the icing mix, and the resulting clamor of home bakers led Pillsbury to release a recipe for making tunnel-of-fudge cake from scratch. In 2004, The Times presented an adaptation of that recipe with the help of Shirley Corriher, a biochemist and the author of "Cookwise" and "Bakewise," books about how scientific principles can be applied to cooking and baking.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     snack, cakes, dessert

Time 4h

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups walnuts or pecans, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-size pieces, softened, plus more for greasing the pan
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large egg yolks
4 large eggs
2 cups confectioners sugar
2 1/4 cups bleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup natural cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Place a heavy baking sheet or pizza stone on a shelf in the lower third of the oven. Heat the oven to 350 degrees (see note).
  • On a large baking sheet, roast nuts in the oven for 10 minutes. Keep watch that they do not burn. Pour into a bowl, and add 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss well and set aside.
  • Generously butter the inside of a large 12-cup Bundt cake pan.
  • In a mixer, beat butter to soften until it becomes fluffy. Add sugar, then the brown sugar and continue to beat until airy. While beating, if the bowl does not feel cool, place it in the freezer for five minutes, then resume beating.
  • Beat in 3/4 teaspoon salt, vanilla and vegetable oil.
  • Beat in two egg yolks. Crack the four whole eggs into a large mixing bowl. With a small knife, cut yolks and barely stir the eggs, minimally blending the whites and yolks.
  • With the mixer on the lowest speed, beat the eggs into the batter in three batches. Mix in confectioners' sugar and the cocoa.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir flour and nuts together. Then with a spatula stir the flour-nut mixture into the batter. Pour the batter into the Bundt pan.
  • Bake for 40 minutes. You cannot use the toothpick test because the cake contains so much sugar that the center will not set but will remain a tunnel-of-fudge. You are dependent on a correct oven temperature and the 40-minute cooking time.
  • When removed from the oven, the cake will have a runny fudge core with an air pocket above the fudge. About 30 minutes after taking the cake out of the oven, press the inside and outside edge of the cake bottom down all the way around to minimize the air pocket. Let the cake, still in the pan, cool on a rack for two to three hours. Invert the cake onto a platter and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 727, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 87 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 273 milligrams, Sugar 60 grams, TransFat 1 gram

TUNNEL OF FUDGE CAKE IV



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The ONLY perfect tunnel of fudge cake recipe I can find - it came from a 1950's flour package.

Provided by AMCLAYTON

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¾ cups margarine, softened
1 ¾ cups white sugar
6 eggs
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups chopped walnuts
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Gradually blend in 2 cups confectioners' sugar. Beat in the flour and 3/4 cup cocoa powder. Stir in the chopped walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 1 hour, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • For the glaze: In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa. Stir in milk, a tablespoon at a time, until desired drizzling consistency is achieved. Spoon over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.1 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 259 mg, Sugar 43.9 g

TUNNEL OF FUDGE CAKE RECIPE



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This Tunnel of Fudge Cake is nothing short of decadent. You'll want to have this recipe on hand for birthdays, cocktail parties, and everything in between.

Provided by Tara Rylie

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup + 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, divided
1 ¾ cups butter
1 ¾ cups sugar
6 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups powdered sugar, divided
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chocolate chips
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Coat a 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with cooking spray, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder over the bottom and sides of pan. Tap the sides of the pan lightly to spread cocoa around, and dump out any excess. Set aside.
  • In stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light, fluffy, and nearly doubled in size. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well in between each addition. Add the vanilla extract with the last egg. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula.
  • Adjust the mixer speed to low, then slowly add 2 cups of powdered sugar until combined.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and ¾ cup of cocoa powder. Pour over the wet ingredients, and fold in by hand with a spatula. When the dry ingredients are nearly incorporated, add in the chocolate chips, and continue to fold batter until seamless.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake for 1 hour until top is set and edges of cake are pulling away from sides of the pan. Cool for 1 1/2 hours on wire rack, then invert and let cool for another hour.
  • When the cake has cooled, combine the remaining ¾ cup of powdered sugar, remaining ¼ cup of cocoa powder, and milk in a small bowl. Whisk together until desired consistency is reached. If icing is too thick, add a little more milk to loosen it up.
  • Spoon icing over top of cake, making sure some runs down the sides.
  • Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696 calories, Carbohydrate 94 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 154 mg cholesterol, Fat 35 g fat, Fiber 4 g fiber, Protein 8 g protein, SaturatedFat 21 g saturated fat, ServingSize 0 g, Sodium 51 mg, Sugar 68 g, TransFat 1 g

TUNNEL OF FUDGE CAKE II



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A cake that needs no introduction, Ladies and Gentlemen, Tunnel of Fudge!

Provided by GrannySue

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ½ cups milk
1 (3.5 ounce) package non-instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 ⅓ cups white sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 cups chopped walnuts
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In medium pan, combine 1 1/2 c milk and pudding mix. cook as directed on package Add chocolate chips and stir until melted. set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan or tube pan.
  • In large bowl, combine sugar, butter and shortening. Beat till light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs. Mix well.
  • Add flour, 1/2 c cocoa, baking powder, salt, and 1 cup milk to bowl. Beat at low speed until moistened. Beat 3 minutes at medium speed. Stir in walnuts.
  • Reserve 2 cups of the batter. Pour remaining batter into greased and floured pan. Spoon filling in ring on top of batter, making sure it does not touch sides of pan. Spoon reserved batter over filling.
  • Bake at 350 F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 1 hour in pan, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • In small bowl, combine confectioners sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa. Add enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Spoon over top of cake, allowing some to run down sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.2 calories, Carbohydrate 70.4 g, Cholesterol 97.2 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 278.9 mg, Sugar 44.3 g

CHOCOLATE TUNNEL FUDGE CAKE



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A delicious moist bundt cake with a cream cheese filling in the middle topped with a delicious chocolate glaze! :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup very strong brewed coffee
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla, divided
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 -3 tablespoon very hot water
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan.
  • In a bowl, beat 2 cups sugar with oil and and 2 eggs at high speed of an electric mixer, for 1 minute.
  • Combine flour, baking cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In another small bowl, combine the coffee with the buttermilk.
  • Add the flour mixture and the coffee mixture to the oil mixture; beat at medium speed for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in nuts and 1 tsp vanilla.
  • Pour half of the cake mixture into the prepared bundt pan.
  • in another bowl, beat cream cheese at medium speed until fluffy; gradually add in 1/4 cup sugar, and the remaining egg; beat just until blended.
  • Stir in remaining 1 tsp vanilla, coconut and chocolate chips.
  • Spoon over cake batter in pan, leaving 1/2-inch border around the center and the edge of the pan.
  • Top with remaining cake batter.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until cake tests done.
  • Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack.
  • To make glaze: Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in powdered sugar, and 1 Tbsp water and the 2 tsp vanilla, mix until smooth, adding more water if necessary to achieve desired consistancy for glaze.
  • Drizzle over the cooled cake.

TUNNEL OF FUDGE CAKE



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A wonderful chocolate cake, with a surprise centre!

Provided by chloemalcolmson

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

A 10 inch tube pan (a normal Bundt tin)
6 large eggs
402g Unsalted Butter at room Temp
402g Caster Sugar
460g Icing Sugar
172g Unsweetened Cocoa
300g Chopped Walnuts
170g Icing Sugar
60g Unsweetened Cocoa
4 to 6 tps milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees, 350 degrees F. Prepare the pan by buttering lightly.
  • Cream the butter (make sure the butter is very soft) on a medium speed and gradually add the caster suagr (NOT the icing sugar) beating until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add the icing sugar, beating to blend well
  • Grab a wooden spoon, and by hand stir in the flour and cocoa until well blended, and then add the walnuts.
  • Pour the batter in the prepared tin, spreading evenly with a spatula. Put in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is set and the edges are beginning to pull away from the sides of the pan. (Bare in mind, the cake has a gooey centre, so the skewer method will not work)
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 1 hour and 30 mins. This may seem alot but it is needed. The cake is not particularly strong, so flip it out directly onto the plate and cool for 2 hours
  • For the Glaze:
  • While you're waiting for the cake to cool, mix the icing sugar, cocoa and 4 tps of milk. Beat with a mixer until the mixture has a smooth texture. Add more milk to get the consistency for drizzling. When the righ consistency is reaching, drizzling over the coole cake.

CHOCOLATE TUNNEL CAKE



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from A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking by Marcy Goldman. Looks good to me. I'm submitting it so I remember to make it some time. Let me know what you think. The idea here is that a luscious "tunnel" of cream cheese and chocolate chips is surrounded by a yummy chocolate cake. The original version of this recipe was a Pillsbury Bake-off winner. To make it dairy free, use soymilk and soy cream cheese. This cake freezes well if wrapped well, and keeps for several days, covered, at room temperature.

Provided by Sarah Chana

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 Bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup oil
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cocoa powder, sifted (I never sift)
3 cups flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup warm brewed coffee
1/4 cup sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 cup miniature chocolate chip
1 cup powdered sugar
3 unsweetened chocolate squares, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
hot water, to thin if needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F Generously grease/spray a 10" Bundt or tube pan.
  • TO MAKE THE CAKE: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugars, oil and eggs and beat for 1 minute until smooth. Add the remaining cake ingredients and beat on medium for 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • TO MAKE THE FILLING, in another bowl, cream the sugar with the cream cheese, then add everything else and blend till smooth.
  • TO ASSEMBLE: Ladle half the batter into the pan. Spoon filling evenly over this layer. Cover with remaining batter.
  • Bake for 70 minutes, or until the top springs back when touched.
  • Let cake cool for at least 30 minutes before removing it from the pan. If it sticks, place it on a warm burner to loosen it up and help release it. The cake firms up as it cools.
  • TO MAKE THE GLAZE: In a bowl comine all the ingredients to form a pourable glaze, thinning with water if needed. Pour over the cooled cake.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: As with any baking recipe, mise en place (French for "putting in place") is essential. This means measuring and preparing all of your ingredients before you start baking. This will help ensure that your cake turns out perfectly.
  • Use High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will have a big impact on the final product. Use the best chocolate, flour, and butter that you can find.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Be Patient: Baking a cake takes time. Don't rush the process. Allow the cake to bake for the full amount of time specified in the recipe.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before you frost the cake, let it cool completely. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

The chocolate tunnel fudge cake is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and decadent fudge filling, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this chocolate tunnel fudge cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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