Best 9 Fudge Cake With Cashew Caramel Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the decadence of our luscious fudge cake, an irresistible treat that harmonizes rich chocolate flavors with a velvety texture. This culinary masterpiece is elevated by a symphony of complementing recipes, including a luscious cashew caramel sauce that weaves a tale of sweet and nutty harmony. Our vanilla buttercream frosting adds a touch of lightness and elegance, while the optional chocolate ganache offers an extra layer of chocolate indulgence. For those seeking a gluten-free alternative, we present a delightful almond flour fudge cake recipe that delivers the same irresistible taste and texture. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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

CASHEW CARAMEL FUDGE



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Meet the Cook: A pretty plate of this yummy confection makes a great present! Cashews and caramel are such a delicious combination. I especially enjoy making this fudge for a holiday treat. Throughout the year, I do a lot of baking. Our four children are always ready with their appetites and opinions. -Cathy Grubelnik, Raton, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 3 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
2-1/2 cups sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
24 caramels, quartered
3/4 cup salted cashew halves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; butter the foil with 2 teaspoons butter. Set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the milk, sugar and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a rapid boil; boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips and marshmallow creme until melted. Fold in the caramels, cashews and vanilla., Pour into prepared pan. Cool. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CARAMEL-FUDGE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons light or dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces good quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Put the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, brushing down the sides of the pan as needed with water, until the sugar dissolves. Continue to cook, swirling the pan but not stirring, until the sugar is amber in color, about 8 minutes. Pull pan from the heat and carefully add the cream and butter. Take care; it may spatter. Whisk until smooth.
  • Stir the chocolate, vanilla, and salt into the hot caramel until smooth. Serve sauce warm.
  • Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat slowly, in a microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring, until warm and saucy. Be careful not to overheat or butter can separate from the caramel sauce.

CARAMEL FUDGE CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12.25 oz.) jar Smucker's® Caramel Spoonable Ice Cream Topping
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 (18.25 oz.) package Pillsbury® Devils Food Cake
1 (14 oz.) package caramels, unwrapped
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 13x9-inch pan lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
  • PREPARE cake mix according to package directions. Pour 2 cups batter into prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes.
  • MELT caramels and butter in heavy saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in sweetened condensed milk until blended. Spread caramel mixture evenly over cake. Spread remaining cake batter over caramel mixture.
  • BAKE an additional 25 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool. Mix caramel topping and pecans in small bowl. Spread over cooled cake.

FUDGE CAKE



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For the true chocolate lover, this cake is moist and dense and you are going to love it. Great with cream cheese frosting or cooked fudge frosting.

Provided by Kristen Faux

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs eggs
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup hot water
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter

Steps:

  • Cream butter or margarine and sugar together in a large bowl. Add vanilla, and then eggs to the mixture.
  • In another bowl, mix together flour, soda, baking powder, and salt. Sour the milk by adding the lemon juice or vinegar. Add flour mixture alternately with soured milk to the creamed mixture.
  • Mix cocoa and hot water together, and beat into batter.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cool, and frost with desired frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 35.3 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 212.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

OH-SO-EASY CARAMEL SAUCE



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This is a rich, sweet caramel sauce that can be made at the last minute that is great on bread pudding, gingerbread, apple pie, chopped apples, ice cream, and anything else you want to put it on.

Provided by BARB MAXWELL

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Bring brown sugar, butter, and milk to a gentle boil and cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add vanilla extract.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 92.6 mg, Sugar 27.1 g

CARAMEL CASHEW CLUSTERS



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Several years ago, a co-worker came across candies like these in a store and asked if I could make them. After some trial and error, I came up with a winning recipe. -Karen Daniels, Jefferson City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons butter
2 pounds milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped, divided
1 cup salted cashew halves
28 caramels
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Line baking sheets with waxed paper and grease paper with butter; set aside., In a microwave, melt 1 pound of candy coating; stir until smooth. Drop by scant tablespoonfuls onto prepared pans. Let stand until partially set, about 3 minutes. Top each with six or seven cashews. Let stand until completely set., In a small heavy saucepan, combine caramels and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until melted; stir until smooth. Spoon over cashews. Reheat caramel over low heat if it thickens. Melt remaining candy coating; spoon over caramel. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

OLD-FASHIONED FUDGE CAKE



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This simple one-layer cake has a nice texture, cuts well, is moist and the frosting is fast and easy to make. -Mary Schillinger, Woodstock, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup boiling water
FROSTING:
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, then egg white, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in water until smooth. Pour into a greased and floured 6-in. round baking pan., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the sugar, cream and butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in marshmallows and chocolate chips until smooth. Spread frosting over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

THELMA LOU'S CASHEW FUDGE



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Make and share this Thelma Lou's Cashew Fudge recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Connie K

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 3/4-2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 cup cashews

Steps:

  • Grease a 9-inch square pan. In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the brown sugar. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the milk and continue cooking, stirring until the mixture boils. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Gradually add the confectioners' sugar until the mixture is of fudge consistency. Add the nuts. Spread in the prepared pan and cool.

CARAMEL CASHEW FUDGE RECIPE



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With pretty swirls of marshmallow creme and caramel, and chunks of salty cashews, this fudge is one of the most gift-worthy you can make!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield 80

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tsp. plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
1 can (5 oz.) evaporated milk
2-1/2 cups sugar
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
1 jar (7 oz.) JET-PUFFED Marshmallow Creme
24 KRAFT Caramels, quartered
3/4 cup PLANTERS Cashew Halves with Pieces, Salted
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Steps:

  • SPRAY a 9 inch baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • COMBINE milk, sugar and remaining butter in a large heavy saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a rapid boil; boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips and marshmallow creme until melted. Fold in the caramels, cashews and vanilla.
  • POUR into prepared pan. Cool. Once set, cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • To make sure your cake is cooked evenly, use a toothpick to check the center. If it comes out clean, your cake is done.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can check the caramel sauce by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If it forms a soft ball, the sauce is ready.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate in the cake batter.
  • If you don't have cashew butter, you can use another type of nut butter, such as almond butter or peanut butter.
  • To make the caramel sauce even more decadent, add a little bit of heavy cream.

Conclusion:

With its rich and decadent flavor, this fudge cake with cashew caramel sauce is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. The cake is moist and chocolatey, while the caramel sauce is sweet and creamy. This dessert is perfect for any special occasion or just a sweet treat on a weeknight.

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