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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
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes

Ingredients
  

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Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch pie plate.
    Butter for greasing the pie plate
  • Place a heat-safe bowl over a pan of simmering (not boiling) water. Add the butter and chocolate and stir until the mixture is melted and smooth.
    1/2 cup unsalted butter | 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • Remove the bowl from the heat and add the granulated sugar. Whisk until well blended.
    1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • Stir the flour and salt into the chocolate mixture along with the vanilla.
    1/4 cup all-purpose flour | 1/8 tsp salt | 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl and then stir them into the chocolate mixture. Fold in the pecans.
    3 large eggs | 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • Turn the batter into the prepared pie plate and bake for about 25 to 28 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is still slightly soft.
    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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