Description
This easy chocolate cake recipe creates a delicious cake with a gooey fudge sauce underneath.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (divided)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth and thick but pourable.
- Spread the batter evenly in a greased 8-inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and remaining 1/4 cup cocoa powder. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter. Do not stir.
- Carefully pour boiling water over the top of the batter to cover completely. Do not mix.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top looks set and the sauce bubbles beneath.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before serving to allow the fudge sauce to thicken.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Ensure to let the cake cool for the fudge sauce to thicken effectively.
- This cake pairs well with ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg