Best 7 Taste Of Home Hot Fudge Cake Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with the perfect balance of sweetness? Look no further than the Taste of Home Hot Fudge Cake! This classic recipe has been passed down through generations and is a true testament to the culinary excellence of home-style baking. With its moist and tender crumb, decadent hot fudge filling, and creamy frosting, the Taste of Home Hot Fudge Cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this step-by-step guide will empower you to create this irresistible treat that will leave your loved ones begging for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOT FUDGE SUNDAE CAKE



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My husband is a real chocolate lover, so I'm always on the lookout for great dessert recipes like this one, which I found years ago. Who can resist the combination of chocolate cake, ice cream and hot fudge sauce? It gets rave reviews whenever I serve it. -Hildy Adams Alma, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1/3 cup butter, cubed
4 eggs, separated
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
HOT FUDGE SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, melt milk chocolate chips and butter over low heat. Cool slightly. Whisk in egg yolks. Add flour just until combined. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture until blended. Fold in almonds., Pour into a greased 10-in. pie plate or quiche dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For sauce, combine sugar, cocoa and cream in a saucepan until smooth. Add semisweet chips and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until chips and butter are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. , Cut cake into wedges; top with ice cream. Drizzle with warm sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SLOW-COOKER HOT FUDGE CAKE



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A cake baked in a slow cooker may seem unusual, but after-dinner smiles prove how tasty it is. Sometimes, for a change of pace, I substitute butterscotch chips for chocolate. -Marleen Adkins, Placentia, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons baking cocoa, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1-3/4 cups boiling water
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 1 cup brown sugar, flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. Combine the milk, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until combined., Spread into a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. In another bowl, combine the remaining brown sugar and cocoa; stir in boiling water. Pour over batter (do not stir)., Cover and cook on high for 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cake comes out clean. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (66g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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.

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.

COCONUT FUDGE CAKE



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"A big piece of this moist cake is a chocolate and coconut devotee's dream," notes Johnnie. "You should see my husband, children and grandkids smile when I serve it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 cup buttermilk
1 cup canola oil
1 cup brewed coffee, chilled
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FILLING:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 to 3 tablespoons hot water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, oil, coffee, eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to buttermilk mixture, beating just until combined. Fold in pecans. , Pour half of the batter into prepared pan; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon flour. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. Toss chocolate chips and coconut with remaining 1 tablespoon flour; fold into cream cheese mixture. Spoon over batter to within 1/2 in. of edges; top with remaining batter., Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 60-70 minutes. Cool 20-25 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 29g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

MINTY HOT FUDGE SUNDAE CAKE



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The best part about dessert from the slow cooker is that when dinner's done, a hot treat is ready to serve. In this case, a chocolaty, gooey, minty treat you can't get enough of! -Terri McKitrick, Delafield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons baking cocoa, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 package (4.67 ounces) mint Andes candies
1-3/4 cups boiling water
4 teaspoons instant coffee granules
Vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup brown sugar, flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the milk, butter and extracts. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with candies., Combine the water, coffee granules and remaining brown sugar and cocoa; pour over batter (do not stir). Cover and cook on high for 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Serve with ice cream, whipped cream and cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

HOT FUDGE CAKE RECIPE | TASTE OF HOME



Hot Fudge Cake Recipe | Taste of Home image

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 @MakeItYours

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.

Tips:

  • Use unsweetened cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
  • Be sure to sift the dry ingredients together before adding them to the wet ingredients. This will help to ensure that the cake is smooth and lump-free.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can make the cake dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you don't have a double boiler, you can melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Just be sure to heat it in short intervals, stirring in between, to prevent the chocolate from burning.
  • For a fudgier cake, use more chocolate chips.
  • To make the cake even more decadent, add a layer of chocolate ganache between the cake layers.
  • Serve the cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a truly indulgent dessert.

Conclusion:

There you have it! A delicious and easy hot fudge cake recipe that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With its rich chocolate flavor and fudgy texture, this cake is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're in the mood for a chocolate fix, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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