Hot Fudge Sundae Cake

A delightful vintage dessert combining the richness of chocolate cake with the gooey goodness of hot fudge, perfect with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.

By @thereciperebel

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

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 vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0 batter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0 brown sugar and cocoa mixture
• 1.75 cups hot water
• 0 ice cream

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
3. Stir in 1/2 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Spread the batter into an ungreased 9-inch square baking pan.
5. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of packed brown sugar and 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder.
6. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cocoa mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.
7. Pour 1 3/4 cups of hot water over the top of the batter without stirring.
8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center is set.
9. Remove from oven and let stand for 15 minutes.
10. Serve warm with ice cream of your choice.