And makes your eyes roll back into your head. Yep, this hot fudge cake is that good. Add some Vanilla Bean Ice cream and you’re in heaven! My girl Tara shared this recipe and now I’m passing it on to you. If you don’t know Deal Seeking Mom, you need to. She’s beautiful, smart, and is always smiling & giving off such positive energy.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 c. all-purpose flour
- 2/3 c. granulated sugar
- 2 t. baking powder
- 1 t. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 c. whole milk
- 2 T. melted butter
- 1 t. vanilla extract
- 1 c. packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 c. boiling water
- vanilla bean ice cream
DIRECTIONS IN 4 EASY STEPS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8″x8″ glass baking dish or shallow 2-qt. casserole.
2. In a medium bowl combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and 1/4 c. cocoa. Whisk in milk, melted butter, and vanilla just until smooth. Spread batter into baking dish.
3. In a small bowl mix brown sugar and 1/4 c. cocoa. Sprinkle evenly over batter. Carefully pour 1 1/2 c. boiling water over mixture. DO NOT STIR.
4. Bake for 30 minutes. Batter will separate into cake and hot fudge layers. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream. It tastes just as good reheated, but you will have less fudge because the cake will absorb it.
If you’re lazy or just don’t have time, Betty Crocker’s Warm Delights are delish! Free sample to try too just in case you’re not sure about them.
Alyssa @ Keeping the Kingdom First says
Quit teasing the hungry pregnant woman, would you? Oh my, this looks SO delicious I can just imagine it melting in my mouth. Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe!
Leslie M. says
Oh My Lord.. does that every look good! How can I make this a Weight Watcher dessert? hahha
You are amazing!!
YuM!
Leslie
Treehouse Chef says
This looks incredible! I had this type of cake for the first time on a recent cruise. We all loved it!
Susan A says
This looked so good I went tonight to the store to get ice cream and cocoa and plan to make it tomorrow for dessert after a special dinner! Thanks for the recipe!
Betty F says
It was delicious but there was too much liquid. Is the amount of water correct? I did let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Kim H says
I made this cake for my family but was really dissapointed. There was so much liquid left. Is the amount of water correct? It seems like so much water. Even sitting after a day there is still too much liquid.
Maple Butcher Blocks says
This looks wonderful. I will have to try it. To Leslie M You can only eat this omce a week with your saved points!
Treasia/TruckersWife says
I have so got to try this recipe out. I haven’t had this cake since I was in school. That’s been ages ago. They used to serve this all the time and I have missed it.
Amy says
I adore Tara, but that goes without saying. That being said, you guys are soooo evil! That looks too good!
DS Fly Reels says
You are really killing me here. I have a friend who runs a food bank and has gotten some press on his gourmet cooking for the homeless – I just forwarded your site to him – I think you have some great ideas, including this scrumptious cake!
tanya says
It would seem that you’ve used your mixer here. What a tasty recipe. Hoping to win that new mixer. Just married, and looking to get one for the home!