Decadent Hot Fudge Cake Recipe (Print Version)
Rich hot fudge cake with moist chocolate layers. This easy-to-follow recipe creates a showstopping dessert, perfect for any special occasion or sweet craving.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 35 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 75 minutes
Servings: 10 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ The Deep Chocolate Cake Base
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
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1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
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1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1 1/2 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp fine sea salt
→ Richness & Moisture Infusion
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2 large eggs
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1 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ The Molten Fudge Core
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6 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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1/4 tsp fine sea salt
→ Decadent Flourish
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2 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Thoroughly grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. This crucial step ensures your Decadent Hot Fudge Cake Recipe releases perfectly from the pan after baking.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp fine sea salt until well combined.
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In a separate medium bowl, combine 2 large eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, and 2 tsp pure vanilla extract. Whisk these ingredients together until they are fully blended.
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Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Spread the resulting cake batter evenly into your prepared 9x13 inch baking pan.
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In a medium saucepan, combine 6 oz unsweetened chocolate, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp fine sea salt. Heat over medium-low, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
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Carefully pour the hot fudge mixture evenly over the cake batter in the pan. Do not stir or mix. Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake (avoiding the fudge layer) comes out clean. This creates the perfect Decadent Hot Fudge Cake Recipe.
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Allow the Decadent Hot Fudge Cake Recipe to cool in the pan for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. Just before serving, dust generously with 2 tbsp powdered sugar. Serve warm to enjoy the molten fudge core.
# Notes:
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For the deepest chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder as recommended. It yields a darker cake with a less bitter taste.
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This cake is truly best served warm, allowing the hot fudge core to remain wonderfully gooey. Reheat individual slices briefly in the microwave if needed.
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Don't be alarmed if the fudge mixture appears to sink into the batter during baking; this is intentional and creates the signature molten center.
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Elevate your dessert by serving a slice with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
9x13 inch baking pan
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large mixing bowls
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whisk
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rubber spatula
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saucepan
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measuring cups and spoons
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electric mixer
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 647 kcal
Total Fat: 34 g
Total Carbohydrate: 86 g
Protein: 8 g