SAUCY CHOCOLATE CAKE

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I get the cake in the oven first so it can bake while we're eating. It's wonderful served warm.-Marilyn Janssen, Dawson Creek, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar, divided
3 tablespoons baking cocoa, divided
1-1/2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
Ice cream or whipped topping
Maraschino cherries, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cocoa. Stir in boiling water until smooth. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, cream butter, vanilla and remaining sugar. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and remaining cocoa; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat well. Pour the chocolate sauce into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls onto sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm with ice cream. Garnish with cherries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

lalith jayantha
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I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate cake.


Khotso
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! It's the best chocolate cake I've ever had.


Carlos Spicyweiner
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I've tried many chocolate cake recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and richness.


Rechard Pienaar
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This cake is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Betsho Edwin
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good! The sauce is what really makes it.


Shiva Magar
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This cake is perfect for chocolate lovers! It's rich, decadent, and oh-so-satisfying.


Jam Saddam
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected.


S R
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The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Unisha Bajgain
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This cake was amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday, and he loved it.


Dev Sarkar
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit! It's so rich and chocolatey, and the sauce is to die for.


Aiden Graham
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This chocolate cake was so easy to make and turned out so moist and delicious! I didn't have any chocolate chips on hand, so I used chopped walnuts instead, and they added a nice crunchy texture.