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hot fudge cake cut into squares and served with vanilla ice cream

Hot Fudge Cake

Diana Rattray
This moist, rich hot fudge cake takes just minutes to mix. Pop it in the oven and get ready for a real treat!
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Servings 8 servings
Calories 340
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Course cakes, chocolate cakes, Pecans
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • Dash salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350 F. Butter a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Place a heat-safe bowl over simmering water. Add the butter and chocolate and cook, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth.
  • Remove the bowl from the heat and add the granulated sugar. Beat until well blended.
  • Stir the flour and salt into the chocolate mixture along with the vanilla.
  • Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and then stir them into the chocolate mixture. Fold in the pecans.
  • Turn the batter into the prepared pie plate and bake for about 25 to 28 minutes, or until the top is firm .
    Fudge cake prep: batter in the pan.
  • Place the cake on a rack to cool.
    Baked fudge cake.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of ice cream or whipped topping.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 158mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 458IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword chocolate cake, easy chocolate cake, hot fudge cake, one layer cake, quick cakes, quick desserts
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