Hot Fudge Sundae Cake
From Betty Crocker Cookbook - Bridal Edition
This homey dessert, also known as pudding cake, separates into two layers as it bakes; one turns into a yummy fudge sauce and the other a moist cake. Serve it warm topped with ice cream.
Ingredients
1 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons baking cocoa
2 Teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts, if desired
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 3/4 cups very hot water
Ice cream, if desired
Heat oven to 350.
1.In ungreased 9inch square pan, mix flour, granulated sugar, 2 Tablespoons cocoa, the baking powder and salt. Mix in milk, oil and vanilla with fork until smooth. Stir in nuts. Spread in pan.
2. Sprinkle brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa over batter. Pour water evenly over batter.
3. Bake about 40 minutes or until top is dry. Cool 10 minutes.
4. Spoon warm cake into dessert dishes. Top with ice cream. Spoon sauce from pan onto each serving.
