Hot Fudge Cake Recipe π«π
Overview:
This Hot Fudge Cake is a decadent, fudgy chocolate delight that has been passed down from a dear co-worker, with a few tweaks over the years to make it even more irresistible. Perfect for dessert lovers, this cake is a crowd-pleaser and disappears quickly wherever it’s served!
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 391.9
- Fat Content: 23.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 43.6mg
- Sodium Content: 160.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 44.6g
- Fiber Content: 1.7g
- Sugar Content: 32.7g
- Protein Content: 3.7g
Recipe Details:
- Name: Hot Fudge Cake
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: < 60 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven
- Servings: 20
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Flour | 2 cups |
| Sugar | 2 cups |
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Water | 3 1/2 cups |
| Shortening | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla Extract | 1 tsp |
| Baking Soda | 1 tsp |
| Buttermilk | 1 cup |
| Pecans | 1/2 cup |
| Butter (for icing) | 1/2 cup |
| Cocoa (for icing) | 3 1/2 tbsp |
| Milk (for icing) | 1/3 cup |
| Vanilla (for icing) | 2 tsp |
| Powdered Sugar | 2 – 2 1/2 cups |
| Pecans (for icing) | 1 1/2 cups |
Instructions:
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C). Butter a 9″x12″x3″ baking pan.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, stir together the flour and sugar until well combined, then set aside.
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Prepare Cake Batter: In a saucepan, mix together the butter, cocoa, water, and shortening. Bring this mixture to a boil. Once boiling, pour it over the flour and sugar mixture, and mix well. Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda, and buttermilk, stirring until the batter is smooth.
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Add Pecans: Stir in the pecans until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Bake: Pour the prepared batter into the buttered baking pan. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Prepare Icing: While the cake is baking, prepare the icing. In a saucepan, melt the butter. Then, add in the milk, cocoa, and vanilla extract. Once combined, add in the powdered sugar and pecans. Cook this mixture for 5-6 minutes on high flame, stirring continuously until it starts to boil.
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Finish: As soon as the cake is done baking, pour the hot icing over it while it’s still hot. The icing should have a fudge-like consistency, adding a deliciously crunchy topping to the cake.
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Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy this delightful Hot Fudge Cake with friends and family, and watch it disappear like hot cakes!
This recipe is a testament to the power of homemade desserts, blending rich chocolate flavors with crunchy pecans and a fudgy topping that’s simply irresistible. Perfect for any occasion, this Hot Fudge Cake is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection!
