Best 10 Tunnel Of Fudge Banana Nut Cake Recipes

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If you're looking for a moist, chocolatey, and nutty dessert to treat yourself and your loved ones, then the tunnel of fudge banana nut cake is the perfect recipe for you. This cake is an explosion of flavors and textures, with a rich chocolate cake base, a gooey fudge filling, and a sweet banana nut topping. The tunnel of fudge in the center of the cake adds an extra layer of decadence and makes this cake truly unforgettable. With its combination of simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a baking adventure that will leave you craving for more.

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

TUNNEL OF FUDGE CAKE



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This recipe, arguably the recipe most closely identified with the Bake-Off® Contest, mysteriously develops a "tunnel of fudge" filling as it bakes. Don't scrimp on the nuts, or it won't work!

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups margarine or butter, softened
6 eggs
2 cups powdered sugar
2 1/4 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose or Unbleached Flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 cups chopped walnuts*
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
4 to 6 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 10-inch tube pan. In large bowl, combine sugar and margarine; beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar; blend well. By hand, stir in flour and remaining cake ingredients until well blended. Spoon batter into greased and floured pan; spread evenly.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 45 to 50 minutes or until top is set and edges are beginning to pull away from sides of pan.** Cool upright in pan on wire rack 1 1/2 hours. Invert onto serving plate; cool at least 2 hours.
  • In small bowl, combine all glaze ingredients, adding enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Spoon over top of cake, allowing some to run down sides. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1/16 of Recipe, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 43 g

TUNNEL OF FUDGE BANANA CAKE



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An irresistible reimagining of a fudge-filled banana bread in the shape of a comforting Bundt cake. The best of all worlds!

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Candy

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 12-cup bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 ounces semisweet chocolate
6 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 large)
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2/3 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons whole milk
12 dried banana pieces, for decoration

Steps:

  • For the fudge filling:.
  • Finely chop the chocolate and place into a medium heat-proof bowl.
  • Heat the cream and butter in a small pot until the butter has melted and the cream is gently steaming.
  • Pour this over the chocolate in the bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes then gently stir until all the chocolate has melted.
  • Let this mixture cool at room temperature for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened but still pipeable.
  • Prepare the pan:.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Use the 2 tablespoons of softened butter and a pastry brush to coat a 12-cup bundt pan very well. Add the cocoa powder to the the pan, tilting and tapping the pan to coat as much of the inside as possible. Tap out any excess cocoa powder.
  • For the cake:.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar and dark brown sugar together until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time until smooth. Add the salt, vanilla, baking powder, vegetable oil and mashed banana and stir together until well-combined.
  • Add the flour and cocoa powder to the bowl and mix until just combined.
  • Scoop 3 cups of the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan. Spread out into an even layer.
  • Transfer the thickened, cooled fudge filling to a piping bag. Pipe the fudge filling in a thick ring all the way around in the centre of the batter.
  • Cover the fudge filling with the remaining cake batter and spread out evenly in the pan.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes. The cake will look risen and dry on top. You won't be able to test this cake with a toothpick as the centre will still be gooey when the cake is finished baking, so you must ensure your oven is at the correct temperature.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and let cool for 20 minutes in the pan. Loosen the edges of the cake with a small spatula or butter knife, flip the cake out onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
  • For the frosting:.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder and milk until smooth.
  • Spoon over the top of the cooled cake, letting it drip down the sides of the cake. Top with the dried banana chips and leave the icing to set for a few minutes before cutting into the cake.
  • Tools:.
  • 12-cup Nordicware Classic Bundt Pan (aka Anniverary Bundt Pan). Buy it now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-12-Cup-Bundt-Pan/dp/B0000CFLM2.

PEANUT TUNNEL OF FUDGE CAKE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Nonstick cooking spray
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups honey-roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons peanut butter powder (optional)
4 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks
2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup roasted peanut oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Position a rack in the lower third of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Generously coat a 10- to 15-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray. Combine the flour, peanuts and peanut butter powder (if using) in a large bowl. Lightly stir the eggs and egg yolks in a bowl with a fork until they are just streaky; set aside.
  • Beat the butter in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the granulated sugar, then the brown sugar and beat until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in the peanut oil, vanilla and salt; scrape down the sides of the bowl. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the beaten eggs in three additions. Beat in the confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder until just combined; do not overmix. Fold in the flour-peanut mixture with a rubber spatula.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and spread it evenly. Bake 45 minutes (be careful not to overbake). Transfer to a rack and let cool 20 minutes in the pan. Gently press down on the cake to remove any air bubbles in the tunnel (it's OK if the cake cracks a little bit), then let cool completely in the pan, 3 hours.
  • Make the glaze: Whisk the confectioners' sugar, milk, peanut butter, vanilla and salt in a medium bowl until smooth. Invert the cake onto a plate and pour the glaze on top.

TUNNEL OF FUDGE CAKE



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Make and share this Tunnel of Fudge Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups milk
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package chocolate pudding (not instant)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/3 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco)
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups walnuts, chopped
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
4 -6 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • --------------------Filling-----P·.
  • Cook pudding mix and milk in med pan until it boils.
  • Stir in choc chips until melted.
  • Set aside.
  • --------------------Cake--------x½.
  • Heat oven to 350*.
  • Grease and flour bundt pan.
  • Cream sugar, butter, and shortning until fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  • Add flour, milk, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
  • Beat on low speed 3 minutes.
  • Stir in walnuts.
  • Pour half into pan.
  • Spoon filling over the middle of of batter.
  • Spoon remaining batter over this.
  • Bake for about 55 min, until cake springs bake when touched lightly.
  • Cool 1 hour.
  • Remove from pan and set aside until completely cooled.
  • ----------------------Glaze----- Õ.
  • Mix sugar, cocoa, and enough milk to thin for glazing.
  • Spoon over cooled cake, allow it to run down the sides.

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



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So rich and gooey! This cake is made completely from scratch-no mixes required. The secret to the fudgy tunnel is the addition of the nuts-don't be stingy with them! It's from Pillsbury Best of the Bakeoff.

Provided by Kaarin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups butter, softened
6 eggs
2 cups powdered sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa
2 cups walnuts, chopped
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
4 -6 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Grease and flour a 12 cup bundt pan or 10 inch tube pan.
  • In large bowl, beat butter and sugar till fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, flour and cocoa.
  • Stir in nuts by hand.
  • Spoon batter into pan; spread evenly.
  • Bake at 350 F for 58-62 minutes.
  • Note: you won't be able to test for doneness since the filling is soft, so accurate temperature and timing is key.
  • Cool in pan 1 hour.
  • Invert on serving platter and cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, combine all glaze ingredients adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency.
  • Spoon over cake, drizzling down sides.
  • Store tightly covered.

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

TUNNEL OF FUDGE CAKE



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Make and share this Tunnel of Fudge Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups softened butter
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (12 1/2 ounce) package double dutch frosting mix
2 cups finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Cream butter and eggs in bowl.
  • Add sugar, flour, frosting mix and walnuts; mix well.
  • Pour into greased Bundt pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 65 to 70 minutes or until cake tests done.
  • Cool in pan for 1 hour.
  • Invert onto serving plate.
  • Cool for 1 hour longer, then frost with your favorite frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.1, Fat 47.4, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 200.1, Sodium 252.8, Carbohydrate 57.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 35.2, Protein 10.3

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 I



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Frosting mix and walnuts are used in this version of the classic cake with the melted chocolate center.

Provided by UP38

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Bundt Cake Recipes     Chocolate

Time 2h35m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ¾ cups butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
6 eggs
2 (7.25 ounce) packages chocolate fudge frosting mix
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons boiling water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. Measure 3/4 cup of the frosting mix for the chocolate glaze. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the remaining frosting mix and flour, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in the nuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes. The top of the cake will form a brownie like crust before it is done. Allow to cool for 60 minutes in the pan, then cool completely on a wire rack before glazing.
  • To make the chocolate glaze: Mix together reserved 3/4 cup frosting mix and 2 tablespoons boiling water, stirring until smooth. Thin with additional boiling water if necessary to reach desired consistency. Spoon glaze over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 150.9 mg, Fat 43.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 19.4 g, Sodium 255.5 mg, Sugar 36.4 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for optimal flavor and moistness in your cake.
  • Creaming together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy is essential for a tender and flavorful cake.
  • Gradually add the eggs to the creamed mixture to prevent curdling.
  • Mash the bananas well before adding them to the batter to ensure even distribution.
  • Use a combination of chopped walnuts and pecans for a richer flavor in your banana nut cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • For a decadent tunnel of fudge, make sure the chocolate ganache is thick and pourable before pouring it into the center of the cake.
  • Garnish the cake with additional chopped walnuts, pecans, or banana slices for a professional touch.

Conclusion:

With its moist and flavorful banana cake base, rich chocolate ganache filling, and crunchy nut topping, this Tunnel of Fudge Banana Nut Cake is a delightful treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence, this cake is sure to impress with its combination of classic flavors and decadent textures. So next time you're looking for a delicious and indulgent dessert, give this Tunnel of Fudge Banana Nut Cake recipe a try – you won't be disappointed!

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