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Hot Fudge Sundae Cake
Hot fudge sundae cake is a chocolate cake with a chewy brownie-like top and a fudgy, pudding-like bottom that is yummy served with ice cream and your favorite toppings.
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Hot Fudge Sundae Cake is a whimsical treat that has all of your favorite sundae flavors like chocolate, ice cream, whipped cream, and a cherry on top. This old-fashioned hot fudge sundae cake lets you enjoy a dessert that has the feel of a sundae but there’s also cake!
If you love ice cream inspired desserts then you’ll also want to make Banana Split Cake, Banana Split Fluff, and Banana Split Dump Cake.
Hot Fudge Sundae Cake Ingredients
You will need:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder, divided
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1¾ cups hot water
Substitutions and Additions
NUTS: You can add chopped nuts to the batter along with the chocolate chips for extra crunch. Or if you prefer, simply sprinkle some over the top once the cake is baked.
How to Make Hot Fudge Sundae Cake
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
STEP TWO: In an 8 x 8 glass baking dish, mix together the flour, ¼ cup cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and baking powder.
STEP THREE: Mix in the milk, butter, and vanilla extract until a thick batter forms.
STEP FOUR: Stir in the chocolate chips and spread the batter evenly in the baking dish.
STEP FIVE: Combine the remaining ¼ cup of cocoa powder and brown sugar and sprinkle over the batter.
STEP SIX: Pour hot water over the top of all ingredients.
PRO TIP: Do not mix the hot water into the batter.
STEP SEVEN: Bake for 40 minutes or until the cake has formed a dry top and a bubbly, pudding-like bottom.
PRO TIP: The cake is supposed to have a pudding-like bottom so don’t worry if the bottom of your cake does not have a cake-like texture when it is finished baking.
STEP EIGHT: Remove the cake from the oven.
STEP NINE: Serve warm cake with ice cream if desired. Top with whipped cream and a cherry!
How to Serve Hot Fudge Sundae Cake
This gooey hot fudge cake recipe is a super easy recipe that creates a cake with a pudding-like texture that is the perfect base for a scoop of your favorite ice cream and toppings. A warm and delicious way to enjoy a hot fudge sundae, serve yours with yummy toppings like ice cream, whipped topping, candy sprinkles, and maraschino cherries on top of the cake.
Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: You can store the cake in the fridge for up to 5 days. Allow it to cool completely then put it in an airtight container.
IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze this rich chocolate cake itself without the ice cream or toppings. Wait until it is cooled and pop it in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months and defrost thoroughly. You can then either reheat it and add the toppings or just serve it cold.
Hot fudge sundae cake is a combination of a sundae and a cake that is a simple and fun dessert. This gooey-gooey chocolate cake has a chewy brownie-like top and a fudgy, pudding-like bottom. It’s scrumptious served with a scoop of cold ice cream and your favorite sundae toppings. Friends and family will love this chocolatey cake!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Would this cake taste good with any flavor of ice cream?
You are only limited by your imagination for this easy dessert recipe. Any ice cream you can find at the store or make at home would be delicious over top of this chocolate cake.
My cake came out really gooey, did I not bake it long enough?
This cake is supposed to have a pudding-like texture once baked. It will not have the same texture as a traditional cake.
Does this cake have to be served warm?
This chocolatey cake would be tasty served warm or cold and topped with your favorite ice cream toppings.
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Hot Fudge Sundae Cake
Hot fudge sundae cake is a chocolate cake with a chewy brownie-like top and a fudgy, pudding-like bottom that is yummy served with ice cream and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder divided
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1¾ cups hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In an 8 x 8 glass baking dish, mix together the flour, ¼ cup cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and baking powder.
- Mix in the milk, butter, and vanilla extract until a thick batter forms.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and spread the batter evenly in the baking dish.
- Combine the remaining ¼ cup of cocoa powder and brown sugar and sprinkle over the batter.
- Pour hot water over the top of all ingredients.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until the cake has formed a dry top and a bubbly, pudding-like bottom.
- Remove the cake from the oven.
- Serve warm cake with ice cream if desired. Top with whipped cream and a cherry!
Notes
Do not mix the hot water into the batter.
The cake is supposed to have a pudding-like bottom so don’t worry if the bottom of your cake does not have a cake-like texture when it is finished baking.
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