Hot Fudge Cake Dessert (Print-Friendly Format)
Warm chocolate cake with a luscious fudge layer, best enjoyed fresh from the oven with ice cream.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Cake Batter
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125 grams all-purpose flour
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150 grams granulated sugar
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25 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
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10 grams baking powder
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1 gram salt
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120 millilitres milk
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60 millilitres vegetable oil or melted butter
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5 millilitres vanilla extract
→ Hot Fudge Sauce
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100 grams granulated sugar
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110 grams packed light brown sugar
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25 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
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310 millilitres boiling water
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 175°C and grease a 23-centimetre square baking dish. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until homogenous.
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Add milk, vegetable oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until a smooth, thick batter forms. Transfer batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly.
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In a separate bowl, blend granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and cocoa powder for the topping. Distribute evenly over the cake batter in the pan without mixing.
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Carefully pour boiling water over the entire surface of the pan, avoiding disruption of the layers by pouring gently over the back of a spoon. Do not stir.
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Place pan in the centre of the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the surface is just set while the base remains fudgy.
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Remove from oven and allow to stand for 10–15 minutes. Serve warm by scooping portions to reveal the rich fudge sauce underneath. Optionally, finish with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
# Additional Information:
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For distinct layers, pour boiling water gently over the back of a large metal spoon to avoid disturbing the cake batter.
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To double the yield, use a 33x23-centimetre baking dish and extend bake time by an additional 5–10 minutes.
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Handle boiling water and hot pans with care; use oven gloves for safety throughout the process.