Hot Fudge Cake

Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this rich and gooey Hot Fudge Cake. This one-pan wonder magically transforms simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and brown sugar into a decadent treat with a soft, cake-like top and a luscious, self-saucing fudge layer underneath. Ready in just under an hour, this dessert is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings in record time. The secret lies in sprinkling a cocoa-sugar mixture over the batter and pouring hot water on top before baking—it creates the dreamy fudge sauce as it bakes. Serve it warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent pairing that will wow your taste buds. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, this Hot Fudge Cake is sure to become a go-to dessert favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Packed brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
• 1.5 cups Hot water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until a smooth batter forms.

Step 4

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, mix the brown sugar and 1/4 cup of cocoa powder for the topping.

Step 6

Sprinkle the brown sugar and cocoa mixture evenly over the cake batter in the dish.

Step 7

Carefully pour the hot water over the entire surface of the dish. Do not stir.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the top of the cake looks set and the sauce is bubbling around the edges.

Step 9

Let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 10

Serve warm, spooning some of the fudge sauce from the bottom of the dish over each slice. Optional: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1038.6 grams (1038.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2140

Total Fat 36.70g	47%
Saturated Fat 21.90g	110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 73mg	24%
Sodium 1619mg	70%
Total Carbohydrate 469.90g	171%
Dietary Fiber 28.60g	102%
Total Sugars 330.30g
Protein 30.80g	62%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 449mg	35%
Iron 13mg	74%
Potassium 1448mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.2%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 80.6%