Best 7 Easy Hot Fudge Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with our guide to finding the best recipe for an easy hot fudge cake. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our comprehensive article will guide you through the delightful process of creating this mouthwatering dessert. From classic recipes passed down through generations to innovative twists that add a modern flair, we've gathered a collection of irresistible hot fudge cake recipes that will satisfy your sweet cravings and impress your family and friends. So, grab your apron and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a heavenly hot fudge cake that is sure to become a beloved tradition.

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HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE



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This is my husband's favorite recipe. Someone brought this to my Grandpa's funeral in 1968, and I've been making it since. The dark fudge cake over the hot pudding is delicious served with whipped cream or ice cream. This is very rich and will be loved by chocolate lovers!

Provided by Debbie Clift Russ

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 ¾ cups hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, white sugar, 2 tablespoon cocoa powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Stir in milk and butter until smooth.
  • Fold in walnuts until just combined.
  • Spread batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
  • Mix 1/4 cup cocoa and brown sugar in a small bowl; sprinkle mixture on top of the batter.
  • Pour hot water over the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the center of the cake is almost set, about 45 minutes. Brown sugar, cocoa, and hot water will combine to form a chocolate sauce that will settle to the bottom of the cake during baking.
  • Best served warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.3 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 206.2 mg, Sugar 41.5 g

FUDGE CAKE



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For the true chocolate lover, this cake is moist and dense and you are going to love it. Great with cream cheese frosting or cooked fudge frosting.

Provided by Kristen Faux

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs eggs
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup hot water
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter

Steps:

  • Cream butter or margarine and sugar together in a large bowl. Add vanilla, and then eggs to the mixture.
  • In another bowl, mix together flour, soda, baking powder, and salt. Sour the milk by adding the lemon juice or vinegar. Add flour mixture alternately with soured milk to the creamed mixture.
  • Mix cocoa and hot water together, and beat into batter.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cool, and frost with desired frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 35.3 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 212.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

HOT FUDGE CAKE



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Here's a wonderful way to top off a great meal-a rich chocolaty cake that's not overly sweet. Mom served it with a scoop of ice cream or cream poured over. I'd always have room for a serving of Hot Fudge Cake. -Vera Reid, Laramie, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons baking cocoa, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup packed brown sugar
1-3/4 cups hot water
Ice cream or whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, oil and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., Transfer to an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and remaining cocoa; sprinkle over batter. Pour hot water over all; do not stir. , Bake 35-40 minutes. Serve warm. If desired, top with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HOT FUDGE CAKE



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Make and share this Hot Fudge Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package devil's food cake mix, without pudding
1 1/3 cups water
3 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
2 cups hot water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
vanilla ice cream (optional)
chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions-- mix the cake mix, water, eggs, and vegetable oil until well blended.
  • Pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch pan.
  • Stir together sugar and next 3 ingredients; pour over batter (it will sink to bottom of pan).
  • Do not stir.
  • Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
  • Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream and chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.4, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 376.2, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 33.3, Protein 4.5

HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE



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Mother would make this rich, fudgy dessert more than any other because it was my father's favorite. My husband, two children and I also love to eat the cake warm with ice cream. I work at our local post office and like helping at our kids' school.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/4 cups hot water
Ice cream or whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, baking powder and salt. Blend in milk, oil and vanilla. Stir in nuts. Pour into a greased square baking pan. Combine brown sugar and remaining cocoa; sprinkle evenly over batter. Pour hot water over top. Do not stir. , Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool 10 minutes. Cut into squares and invert onto plates. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream. If cake is not served immediately, pieces can also be warmed in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

EASY CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE



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Need a guaranteed crowd-pleasing cake that's easy to make? This super-squidgy chocolate fudge cake with smooth icing is an instant baking win

Provided by Member recipe by misskay

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

150ml sunflower oil, plus extra for the tin
175g self-raising flour
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
150g caster sugar
2 tbsp golden syrup
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
150ml semi-skimmed milk
100g unsalted butter
225g icing sugar
40g cocoa powder
2½ tbsp milk (a little more if needed)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Oil and line the base of two 18cm sandwich tins. Sieve the flour, cocoa powder and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl. Add the caster sugar and mix well.
  • Make a well in the centre and add the golden syrup, eggs, sunflower oil and milk. Beat well with an electric whisk until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into the two tins and bake for 25-30 mins until risen and firm to the touch. Remove from oven, leave to cool for 10 mins before turning out onto a cooling rack.
  • To make the icing, beat the unsalted butter in a bowl until soft. Gradually sieve and beat in the icing sugar and cocoa powder, then add enough of the milk to make the icing fluffy and spreadable.
  • Sandwich the two cakes together with the butter icing and cover the sides and the top of the cake with more icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Fat 33 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 69 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 52 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE II



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Magically making its own fudge sauce this cake will become one of your favorite last-minute desserts. Serve it with ice cream for an extra special treat. Note: if you use a dutch process cocoa you will have a richer, darker result. TIP: some reviewers have recommended "baking" this in a crockpot on High for about 2 1/2 hours and then letting it cool slightly before serving. Thanks for the tip!

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
7 tablespoons cocoa, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 1/4 cups water, hot
whipped topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350'F.
  • In medium bowl stir together 3/4 cup granulated sugar, flour, 3 Tbls. cocoa, baking powder and salt. Blend in milk, butter and vanilla, beat until smooth.
  • Pour batter into 8- or 9-inch square baking pan.
  • In separate bowl, stir together remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar and remaining 4 tablespoons cocoa; sprinkle mixture evenly over batter.
  • Pour hot water over top; do not stir.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until center is almost set.
  • Let stand 15 minutes; spoon into dessert dishes, spooning sauce from bottom of pan over top.
  • Garnish with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.9, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 244, Carbohydrate 60.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 44.7, Protein 3.1

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your cake. Use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake at the Right Temperature: The temperature of your oven is critical for a successful cake. Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking.
  • Don't Overbake: Overbaking the cake will dry it out. Check the cake for doneness a few minutes before the recommended baking time. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean when it's done.
  • Let the Cake Cool: Before frosting the cake, let it cool completely. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

This hot fudge cake is a delicious and decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, chocolatey flavor and creamy hot fudge frosting, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this hot fudge cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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