Brown Sugar Fudge Cake with Vanilla Sauce Recipe
Overview:
Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent Brown Sugar Fudge Cake accompanied by a luscious Vanilla Sauce. Perfect for dessert lovers, this recipe promises a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds singing. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a total time of 55 minutes, you can whip up this delightful treat in no time!
Servings: 8
Yield: 1 2-layer cake
Calories per serving: 767
Ingredients:
| For the Cake: | For the Vanilla Sauce: |
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| – 2 1/4 cups cake flour | – 1/2 cup butter |
| – 1 tsp baking soda | – 2 cups brown sugar |
| – 3/4 tsp salt | – 1 cup heavy cream |
| – 2 cups brown sugar | – 1 tbsp vanilla extract |
| – 1/2 cup vegetable shortening | – Pinch of salt |
| – 1 cup buttermilk |
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare Cake Pans: Grease and dust two 9 x 1 1/2 inch round cake pans, then dust them with flour to prevent sticking.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
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Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the brown sugar, vegetable shortening, and 2/3 of the buttermilk to the dry ingredients.
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Mix Batter: Beat the mixture for 2 minutes on medium speed, or approximately 300 strokes by hand, until smooth and creamy.
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Incorporate Remaining Ingredients: Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the remaining buttermilk, pure vanilla extract, eggs, butter, margarine, sugar, and vanilla extract.
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Beat Again: Beat the batter for an additional 2 minutes until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
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Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Make Vanilla Sauce: While the cakes are baking, prepare the vanilla sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Combine Ingredients: Remove the pan from heat and add the brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
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Simmer: Return the saucepan to low heat and simmer the mixture, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
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Serve: Once the cakes are baked and cooled, serve slices with a generous drizzle of warm vanilla sauce. For an extra treat, top with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.
Enjoy the indulgent flavors of this Brown Sugar Fudge Cake with Vanilla Sauce, a delightful dessert that’s sure to impress at any gathering or special occasion! 🍰✨
