tunnel of fudge cake

How To Make tunnel of fudge cake

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Step 2
  Grease a 12-cup bundt pan or 10\" angel food tube pan.
• Step 3
  Dust with flour; tap out excess.
• Step 4
  In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Step 5
  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Step 6
  Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, beating until well blended.
• Step 7
  By hand, stir in flour, 3/4 cup cocoa and nuts; mix until well blended.
• Step 8
  Spoon batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
• Step 9
  Bake 58 to 62 minutes.
• Step 10
  Since this cake has a soft tunnel of fudge, ordinary doneness test cannot be used.
• Step 11
  Accurate oven temperature and baking time are critical.
• Step 12
  Let cake cool upright in pan on a rack for 1 hour; then invert onto serving plate and let cool completely.
• Step 13
  To make glaze, in a small bowl, combine remaining 3/4 cup powdered sugar, remaining 1/4 cup cocoa, and milk.
• Step 14
  Mix until well blended.
• Step 15
  Spoon glaze over top of cool cake, allowing some to run down sides.
• Step 16
  Store cake tightly covered.
• Step 17
  ** Nuts are essential for the success of this recipe.
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