tunnel of fudge cake

How To Make tunnel of fudge cake

• 1

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2

  Grease a 12-cup bundt pan or 10\" angel food tube pan.
• 3

  Dust with flour; tap out excess.
• 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.
• 5

  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• 6

  Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, beating until well blended.
• 7

  By hand, stir in flour, 3/4 cup cocoa and nuts; mix until well blended.
• 8

  Spoon batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
• 9

  Bake 58 to 62 minutes.
• 10

  Since this cake has a soft tunnel of fudge, ordinary doneness test cannot be used.
• 11

  Accurate oven temperature and baking time are critical.
• 12

  Let cake cool upright in pan on a rack for 1 hour; then invert onto serving plate and let cool completely.
• 13

  To make glaze, in a small bowl, combine remaining 3/4 cup powdered sugar, remaining 1/4 cup cocoa, and milk.
• 14

  Mix until well blended.
• 15

  Spoon glaze over top of cool cake, allowing some to run down sides.
• 16

  Store cake tightly covered.
• 17

  ** Nuts are essential for the success of this recipe.
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