Best 6 Tunnel Of Fudge Cake Ii Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with the decadent Tunnel of Fudge Cake II, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This extraordinary dessert features a moist and rich chocolate cake, enveloping a divine tunnel of luscious chocolate fudge, a combination that is sure to send shivers of delight down your spine. The cake's velvety texture, coupled with the velvety fudge filling, creates an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Accompanying this delightful cake are two additional recipes: a luscious chocolate buttercream frosting, perfect for adding a touch of sweetness and richness, and a simple yet elegant chocolate ganache, ideal for creating a glossy and sophisticated finish. These recipes come together to form a truly unforgettable dessert experience, perfect for special occasions or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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

TUNNEL OF FUDGE CAKE



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This recipe, arguably the recipe most closely identified with the Bake-Off® Contest, mysteriously develops a "tunnel of fudge" filling as it bakes. Don't scrimp on the nuts, or it won't work!

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups margarine or butter, softened
6 eggs
2 cups powdered sugar
2 1/4 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose or Unbleached Flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 cups chopped walnuts*
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
4 to 6 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 10-inch tube pan. In large bowl, combine sugar and margarine; beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar; blend well. By hand, stir in flour and remaining cake ingredients until well blended. Spoon batter into greased and floured pan; spread evenly.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 45 to 50 minutes or until top is set and edges are beginning to pull away from sides of pan.** Cool upright in pan on wire rack 1 1/2 hours. Invert onto serving plate; cool at least 2 hours.
  • In small bowl, combine all glaze ingredients, adding enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Spoon over top of cake, allowing some to run down sides. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1/16 of Recipe, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 43 g

TUNNEL-OF-FUDGE CAKE



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The original tunnel-of-fudge cake won second place in the 1966 Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest for the late Ella Rita Helfrich of Houston. That version used a fudge icing mix to create a gooey chocolate center. But Pillsbury discontinued the icing mix, and the resulting clamor of home bakers led Pillsbury to release a recipe for making tunnel-of-fudge cake from scratch. In 2004, The Times presented an adaptation of that recipe with the help of Shirley Corriher, a biochemist and the author of "Cookwise" and "Bakewise," books about how scientific principles can be applied to cooking and baking.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     snack, cakes, dessert

Time 4h

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups walnuts or pecans, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-size pieces, softened, plus more for greasing the pan
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large egg yolks
4 large eggs
2 cups confectioners sugar
2 1/4 cups bleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup natural cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Place a heavy baking sheet or pizza stone on a shelf in the lower third of the oven. Heat the oven to 350 degrees (see note).
  • On a large baking sheet, roast nuts in the oven for 10 minutes. Keep watch that they do not burn. Pour into a bowl, and add 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss well and set aside.
  • Generously butter the inside of a large 12-cup Bundt cake pan.
  • In a mixer, beat butter to soften until it becomes fluffy. Add sugar, then the brown sugar and continue to beat until airy. While beating, if the bowl does not feel cool, place it in the freezer for five minutes, then resume beating.
  • Beat in 3/4 teaspoon salt, vanilla and vegetable oil.
  • Beat in two egg yolks. Crack the four whole eggs into a large mixing bowl. With a small knife, cut yolks and barely stir the eggs, minimally blending the whites and yolks.
  • With the mixer on the lowest speed, beat the eggs into the batter in three batches. Mix in confectioners' sugar and the cocoa.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir flour and nuts together. Then with a spatula stir the flour-nut mixture into the batter. Pour the batter into the Bundt pan.
  • Bake for 40 minutes. You cannot use the toothpick test because the cake contains so much sugar that the center will not set but will remain a tunnel-of-fudge. You are dependent on a correct oven temperature and the 40-minute cooking time.
  • When removed from the oven, the cake will have a runny fudge core with an air pocket above the fudge. About 30 minutes after taking the cake out of the oven, press the inside and outside edge of the cake bottom down all the way around to minimize the air pocket. Let the cake, still in the pan, cool on a rack for two to three hours. Invert the cake onto a platter and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 727, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 87 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 273 milligrams, Sugar 60 grams, TransFat 1 gram

TUNNEL OF FUDGE CAKE IV



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The ONLY perfect tunnel of fudge cake recipe I can find - it came from a 1950's flour package.

Provided by AMCLAYTON

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¾ cups margarine, softened
1 ¾ cups white sugar
6 eggs
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups chopped walnuts
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Gradually blend in 2 cups confectioners' sugar. Beat in the flour and 3/4 cup cocoa powder. Stir in the chopped walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 1 hour, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • For the glaze: In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa. Stir in milk, a tablespoon at a time, until desired drizzling consistency is achieved. Spoon over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.1 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 259 mg, Sugar 43.9 g

TUNNEL OF FUDGE CAKE (CAKE MIX)



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This is a very rich cake, but using a mix makes it that much easier. Everyone loves it when I make it.

Provided by jamiej

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups milk
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box chocolate pudding (cook)
1 cup chocolate chips
1 tablespoon butter
1 (18 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Place milk in pan and whisk in pudding, cook until comes to a boil, 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chips and butter until smooth and thick; set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350F; prepare 12 cup bundt pan.
  • Mix cake, oil, sour cream, Irish cream, eggs, and vanilla in a bowl.
  • Reserve 2 cups of batter. Pour remaining batter into pan; spoon pudding in a ring on top (DO NOT ALLOW PUDDING TO TOUCH THE SIDES!) spoon reserved batter on top.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes (mine is done around 30 minutes, just make sure to keep an eye on it).
  • You can frost, drizzle melted chocolate or just dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670.2, Fat 41.2, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 119.8, Sodium 644.8, Carbohydrate 69, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 41.8, Protein 10.3

UPDATED TUNNEL OF FUDGE CAKE



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This fabulous recipe for an updated tunnel of fudge cake omits the fudge frosting mix and uses cocoa and confectioners' sugar instead.

Provided by Linda Larsen

Categories     Dessert     Cake

Time 1h13m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups/12 ounces butter (softened)
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate (melted and cooled)
6 large eggs (room-temperature)
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cocoa
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups chopped pecans (or walnuts)
For the Glaze:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 F.
  • Measure flour by lightly spooning the flour into the measuring cup, NOT by scooping the measuring cup into the flour. The scoop-and-level method is incorrect and will make this cake too dry.
  • In a large bowl, combine butter, white sugar and brown sugar and beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Add melted and cooled chocolate, beating until combined.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition until eggs combine with butter mixture (this can take some time).
  • Sift the confectioners' sugar BEFORE you measure it. Gradually add it to the batter, mixing well. By hand, stir in flour, cocoa, vanilla, and pecans until well blended.
  • Spray a 12-cup Bundt pan with nonstick baking spray combined with flour. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350 F for 48 to 54 minutes, until crust looks dry and shiny ( traditional doneness tests won't work because of the soft fudge center).
  • Cool cake in pan on a rack for 1 hour, then invert onto serving plate and remove pan. Cool completely. If you bake the cake for a shorter period of time, it will have true fudge in the center. Bake it longer for a moist tunnel in the center.
  • Make the glaze by placing the chocolate chips and oil in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on 50 percent power for 2 minutes and then stir. Continue microwaving until chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Pour into a small zip-top bag. Cut a tiny piece off the corner of the bag and pipe the chocolate over the cake, using a back-and-forth motion. Let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 168 mg, Sugar 38 g, Fat 33 g, ServingSize 1 cake (16 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TUNNEL OF FUDGE CAKE



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So rich and gooey! This cake is made completely from scratch-no mixes required. The secret to the fudgy tunnel is the addition of the nuts-don't be stingy with them! It's from Pillsbury Best of the Bakeoff.

Provided by Kaarin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups butter, softened
6 eggs
2 cups powdered sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa
2 cups walnuts, chopped
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
4 -6 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Grease and flour a 12 cup bundt pan or 10 inch tube pan.
  • In large bowl, beat butter and sugar till fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, flour and cocoa.
  • Stir in nuts by hand.
  • Spoon batter into pan; spread evenly.
  • Bake at 350 F for 58-62 minutes.
  • Note: you won't be able to test for doneness since the filling is soft, so accurate temperature and timing is key.
  • Cool in pan 1 hour.
  • Invert on serving platter and cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, combine all glaze ingredients adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency.
  • Spoon over cake, drizzling down sides.
  • Store tightly covered.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients and equipment ready. This will prevent any scrambling during the baking process.
  • Use Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your cake. Use high-quality chocolate, butter, and cocoa powder for the best results.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter only until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Bake the Cake Properly: Bake the cake at the specified temperature and for the specified amount of time. Underbaking or overbaking the cake can ruin its texture and flavor.
  • Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before you frost the cake, let it cool completely. This will prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off the cake.

Conclusion:

The Tunnel of Fudge Cake II is a decadent and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor, creamy fudge filling, and moist texture, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. If you're looking for an impressive dessert that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth, give this recipe a try. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a Tunnel of Fudge Cake II that is both beautiful and delicious. Remember, practice makes perfect! The more you bake, the better you'll become at creating delicious and visually stunning cakes. So don't be afraid to experiment with different recipes and techniques. With a little patience and practice, you'll be able to create amazing cakes that will impress your friends and family.

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