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hot fudge cake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Rev BJ Friley
Vicksburg, MS

This recipe was handed down to me by Mrs Pauline Sharp who founded my childhood church.

(1 rating)
yield 9 servings
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Convection Oven

Ingredients For hot fudge cake

  • 1 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 6 Tbsp
    baking cocoa, divided
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 c
    brown sugar, packed
  • 1 3/4 c
    hot water
  • OPTIONAL
  • whipped cream or ice cream

How To Make hot fudge cake

  • 1
    In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, 2 Tbsp. cocoa, baking powder and salt.
  • 2
    Stir in the milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  • 3
    Spread in a ungreased 9-inch square baking pan.
  • 4
    In a bowl, combine brown sugar and remaining cocoa.
  • 5
    Sprinkle mixture over batter.
  • 6
    Pour hot water over all; DO NOT stir.
  • 7
    Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes.
  • 8
    Serve warm.
  • 9
    Top with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
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