Indulge in the decadence of a luscious Hot Fudge Cake, an irresistible dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with the velvety smoothness of a warm fudge sauce. This delectable treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a special celebration or a cozy night in. With its moist and fluffy texture, each bite of this cake is a journey through chocolate heaven. The accompanying recipes in this article offer variations on this classic dessert, including a luscious gluten-free version, a decadent triple-chocolate version, and a show-stopping salted caramel version. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this symphony of chocolate flavors!
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE
This is my husband's favorite recipe. Someone brought this to my Grandpa's funeral in 1968, and I've been making it since. The dark fudge cake over the hot pudding is delicious served with whipped cream or ice cream. This is very rich and will be loved by chocolate lovers!
Provided by Debbie Clift Russ
Categories Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, white sugar, 2 tablespoon cocoa powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Stir in milk and butter until smooth.
- Fold in walnuts until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Mix 1/4 cup cocoa and brown sugar in a small bowl; sprinkle mixture on top of the batter.
- Pour hot water over the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the center of the cake is almost set, about 45 minutes. Brown sugar, cocoa, and hot water will combine to form a chocolate sauce that will settle to the bottom of the cake during baking.
- Best served warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.3 calories, Carbohydrate 55.9 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 206.2 mg, Sugar 41.5 g
HOT FUDGE CAKE
Here's a wonderful way to top off a great meal-a rich chocolaty cake that's not overly sweet. Mom served it with a scoop of ice cream or cream poured over. I'd always have room for a serving of Hot Fudge Cake. -Vera Reid, Laramie, Wyoming
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, oil and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., Transfer to an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and remaining cocoa; sprinkle over batter. Pour hot water over all; do not stir. , Bake 35-40 minutes. Serve warm. If desired, top with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
HOT FUDGE SUNDAE CAKE
A warm, delicious way to enjoy a hot fudge sundae! Go ahead and add ice cream for a homemade parlor treat.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Mix flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, the baking powder and salt in ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches. Mix in milk, oil and vanilla with fork until smooth. Stir in nuts. Spread in pan.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa over batter. Pour water over batter.
- Bake about 40 minutes or until top is dry.
- Spoon warm cake into dessert dishes. Top with ice cream. Spoon sauce from pan onto each serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg
SLOW-COOKER HOT FUDGE CAKE
A cake baked in a slow cooker may seem unusual, but after-dinner smiles prove how tasty it is. Sometimes, for a change of pace, I substitute butterscotch chips for chocolate. -Marleen Adkins, Placentia, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 4h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine 1 cup brown sugar, flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. Combine the milk, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until combined., Spread into a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. In another bowl, combine the remaining brown sugar and cocoa; stir in boiling water. Pour over batter (do not stir)., Cover and cook on high for 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cake comes out clean. Serve warm with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (66g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE
Mother would make this rich, fudgy dessert more than any other because it was my father's favorite. My husband, two children and I also love to eat the cake warm with ice cream. I work at our local post office and like helping at our kids' school.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, baking powder and salt. Blend in milk, oil and vanilla. Stir in nuts. Pour into a greased square baking pan. Combine brown sugar and remaining cocoa; sprinkle evenly over batter. Pour hot water over top. Do not stir. , Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool 10 minutes. Cut into squares and invert onto plates. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream. If cake is not served immediately, pieces can also be warmed in the microwave.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE II
This is a warm chocolate cake that makes it's own fudge sauce as it cooks. Garnish with whipped topping or ice cream. Makes about 8 servings.
Provided by Karin Christian
Categories Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, stir together the 2/3 cup sugar, flour, 5 tablespoons of the cocoa, baking powder and salt. Blend in milk, melted butter and vanilla; beat until smooth. Pour batter into one 9 inch square baking dish.
- In separate bowl, stir together the remaining white sugar, brown sugar and the remaining cocoa; sprinkle mixture evenly over batter. Pour hot water over top. Do not stir!
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Let stand for 15 minutes. Then spoon into dessert dishes, spooning sauce from bottom of pan over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.1 g, Cholesterol 21.6 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 236.2 mg, Sugar 43.4 g
SLOW COOKER HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE
Rich, decadent, and fudgy chocolate cake, right in your Crock Pot! It's totally doable (downright easy, actually) - and totally irresistible.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 3h40m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To a medium bowl, add all of the batter ingredients (flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, milk, butter, and vanilla extract). Whisk together until blended and smooth. Using a spatula, spread batter in the bottom of a Crock Pot.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry layer (granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder). Sprinkle evenly over the top of the batter.
- Slowly pour the hot water over the top.
- Cook on high until cake has puffed up and it springs back when you poke it with your finger, 3 to 4 hours.
- Use a spoon to scoop cake and sauce onto dessert plates along with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Serve.
HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE (MICROWAVE)
I grew up with a dessert called Hot Fudge Pudding Cake. It was a package mix. This is the closest to the original recipe I've had. Similar to other brownie cakes listed but less ingredients and microwave cooked. One of my all time favorites.
Provided by Northwest Mom
Categories Dessert
Time 24m
Yield 1 9, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a glass bowl or 4 cup glass measuring cup.
- Microwave for 4 minutes or until bubbling.
- Combine cake ingredients in a 8 or 9 inch glass cake pan. Stir until smooth.
- Pour liquid topping mixture over cake. Microwave for 9-12 minutes until cake rises to top.
- Serve. Can top with whip cream or ice cream. Love it with vanilla. Enjoy.
HOT FUDGE BROWNIE CAKE
Delicious chocolate brownies over molten hot fudge. This dessert is great served hot with vanilla or mint ice cream.
Provided by Harmonica
Categories Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix flour, white sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, and baking powder together in a bowl. Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract; mix thoroughly. Pour batter into an ungreased 9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder on top. Pour hot water on top immediately before baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a cake layer forms on top and springs back when lightly pressed, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 136.6 mg, Sugar 37.3 g
PEANUT BUTTER AND HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE
Good and fun cake! Made in a slow cooker!
Provided by Christal Kuchera
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Slow Cooker Desserts
Time 2h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and baking powder in a bowl. Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract; stir until smooth. Mix in peanut butter. Pour mixture into a small or medium slow cooker.
- Stir remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cocoa powder together in the bowl. Gradually stir in boiling water. Pour mixture over the batter in the slow cooker; do not stir.
- Cover; cook on High until set, 2 to 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 117.8 mg, Sugar 26.7 g
HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE I
A no stirring required, easy and tasty hot fudge pudding cake.
Provided by Larry Doble
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes Chocolate Cake
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In an ungreased 8 inch square baking pan combine the biscuit mix, white sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, nuts, milk, and vanilla blend well.
- Combine brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa. Spoon evenly over top of cake mix. Do no stir. Pour the boiling water carefully over everything. Do not stir.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Allow cake to cool in pan for 20 minutes before serving. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 356.8 mg, Sugar 27.6 g
WHISKEY HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE
I absolutely love boozy desserts! If you're a huge fan as well then this recipe was created specifically for you. This easy-to-make chocolate pudding cake is the ultimate comfort dessert. It's decadent and consists of a layer of whiskey fudge sauce which magically forms underneath the cake while baking. I like to serve mine warm with a scoop of dulce de leche ice cream.
Provided by Lasheeda Perry
Categories dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine the cake flour, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, baking powder, salt and cinnamon into a 1.5- to 2-quart round or oval baking dish. Whisk until combined.
- In a liquid measuring cup, whisk to combine the milk, vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Pour into the baking dish and whisk with the dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
- For the whiskey hot fudge: In a medium bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, cocoa powder and chocolate chips. Evenly sprinkle the mixture over the cake batter.
- In a heatproof liquid measuring cup, stir to combine the whiskey and boiling water, then slowly pour it over the cocoa mixture. Do not stir.
- Bake until the center is almost set, with a pudding-like texture, 32 to 37 minutes.
- For serving: Let the cake cool for 15 minutes, then dust with cocoa powder and serve with your favorite ice cream.
HOT FUDGE CAKE
This is a rich, chocolate cake that's not overly sweet. Serve with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream over top and enjoy!
Provided by Stephanie Watts
Categories Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, white sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Spread in ungreased 9 inch square baking pan.
- Combine brown sugar and 4 tablespoons cocoa; sprinkle over batter in the pan. Pour hot water over all; do not stir.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 104.9 mg, Sugar 23.2 g
HOT FUDGE SUNDAE CAKE
My husband is a real chocolate lover, so I'm always on the lookout for great dessert recipes like this one, which I found years ago. Who can resist the combination of chocolate cake, ice cream and hot fudge sauce? It gets rave reviews whenever I serve it. -Hildy Adams Alma, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, melt milk chocolate chips and butter over low heat. Cool slightly. Whisk in egg yolks. Add flour just until combined. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture until blended. Fold in almonds., Pour into a greased 10-in. pie plate or quiche dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For sauce, combine sugar, cocoa and cream in a saucepan until smooth. Add semisweet chips and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until chips and butter are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. , Cut cake into wedges; top with ice cream. Drizzle with warm sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
DOUBLE HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE
As this dessert bakes, it magically forms a layer of fudgy brownie with a delicious hot fudge pudding underneath.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°.
- Mix brownie mix (dry), oil, 3 tablespoons water and the egg in 1 1/2-quart casserole; stir with spoon about 50 strokes.
- Mix pudding and pie filling (dry) and 2 cups very hot water; carefully pour over brownie batter.
- Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until pudding bubbles around edges of casserole. Serve warm with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 39 g, TransFat 0 g
DEEP DARK HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE
Magical things happen when you bake this deep, dark hot fudge pudding cake. A rich, gooey cake forms on the top, and a warm, melty, dark, fudgy sauce forms on the bottom. Serve with ice cream and life is complete.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a medium bowl, mix together 3/4 cup of the granulated sugar, flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Whisk in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- Spread this batter mixture into an 8" x 8" baking pan.
- Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- In another medium bowl, stir together the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 4 tablespoons cocoa, and brown sugar.
- Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the batter.
- In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, stir together the espresso powder and the hot water.
- Carefully pour the hot water mixture over the top of the cake. Do not stir.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until the center is no longer jiggly.
- Spoon cake and sauce into bowls and top with immediately with ice cream or whipped cream.
HOT FUDGE CAKE (CROCK POT)
My big brother Bo the crock pot king made this recipe recently. I took an itty bitty taste and told him I have to post this for my friends at Recipezaar! Bo's motto is: "All roads lead to crock pots." This is ooey-gooey chocolate decadence. Bo added the baking square and nuts. From Fix It and Forget It Cookbook for Crock Pot Cooking. *Note*: please use a 1.5 or 3-quart sized crock pot but no larger to prepare this recipe.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together 1 cup brown sugar, flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in the milk, melted butter and vanilla.
- Place the baking chocolate square pieces on bottom of crock pot.
- Spread the brown sugar/cocoa mixture over the bottom of the crock pot.
- In another bowl, mix together 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder. Sprinkle over the mixture in the crock pot. Add nuts if using.
- Pour in the boiling water. DO NOT stir mixture.
- Cover crock pot and cook on HIGH 2-3 hours or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
- Serve hot fudge cake warm with vanilla ice cream.
- Yield is estimated.
HERSHEY'S HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE- ORIGINAL RECIPE RECIPE
Provided by WheretheMagicHappens
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine 3/4 cup white sugar, flour, 1/4 cup cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk, butter and vanilla; beat until smooth. Pour batter into ungreased 9-inch square baking pan. Spread out evenly. Stir together remaining 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar and remaining 1/4 cup cocoa; sprinkle evenly over batter. Pour hot water over top; do not stir. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from oven. Let stand for 15 minutes. Serve in dessert dishes, spooning sauce from bottom of pan over the top of cake. Garnish with whipped topping.
MICROWAVE HOT FUDGE SUNDAE CAKE
"I hope you'll enjoy this fudgy cake as much as our family does," says Florence Beer of Houlton, Wisconsin. "It's a snap to make in the microwave. My husband has to watch his cholesterol, but he doesn't feel deprived when I serve this."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In an ungreased 2-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the flour, sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk, oil and vanilla until combined. Fold in nuts. Combine brown sugar and remaining cocoa; sprinkle over batter., Pour boiling water over batter (do not stir). Microwave, uncovered, on high for 7-8 minutes or until top of cake springs back when lightly touched. Serve with whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MINTY HOT FUDGE SUNDAE CAKE
The best part about dessert from the slow cooker is that when dinner's done, a hot treat is ready to serve. In this case, a chocolaty, gooey, minty treat you can't get enough of! -Terri McKitrick, Delafield, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 4h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup brown sugar, flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, combine the milk, butter and extracts. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with candies., Combine the water, coffee granules and remaining brown sugar and cocoa; pour over batter (do not stir). Cover and cook on high for 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Serve with ice cream, whipped cream and cherries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 7g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A good semisweet or bittersweet chocolate will work well.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
- If you don't have a double boiler, you can melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water.
- Be careful not to overheat the chocolate. If the chocolate gets too hot, it will seize and become grainy.
- If the frosting is too thick, you can add a little bit of milk or cream.
- If the frosting is too thin, you can add a little bit of powdered sugar.
- Serve the cake warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
This hot fudge cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this hot fudge cake a try!
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