This easy Hot Fudge Cake magically makes its own rich, thick chocolate fudge sauce while it bakes. You must serve it warm, and you must serve it with ice cream. Trust me.

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Delicious hot fudge in every bite. (Southern Bite)

Hot Fudge Cake

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 40 minutes

Total time: 50 minutes

Serves 6 to 8 

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1¾ cup hot tap water 

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, 3 tablespoons cocoa, baking powder and salt.
3. Stir in the milk, vegetable oil and vanilla.
4. Mix well.
5. Spread the mixture (it will be thick) into the prepared baking dish.
6. In a small bowl, combine the ¼ cup cocoa powder and brown sugar.
7. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the cake batter.
8. Gently pour the hot water over the cake. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the cake is set.
9. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving, but do serve warm alongside some vanilla ice cream.

This recipe originally appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out The Southern Bite Cookbook.