tunnel of fudge cake

Recipe by
Rhonda Wheeler
Warren, MI

Mrs Ella Helfrich of Houston Texas in 1966 came in 2nd place in the annual Pillsbury bake-off. Most popular recipe to this day in the history of the Pillsbury bake-off. Over 200,000 letters poured into Pillsbury at that time.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For tunnel of fudge cake

  • 1 3/4 c
    soft butter
  • 6
    eggs
  • 1 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 3/4 c
    cocoa, unsweetened
  • 2 c
    chop walnuts

How To Make tunnel of fudge cake

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350 degrees and grease and flour a 12 cup Bundt pan.
  • 2
    Combine sugar and butter and beat till fluffy.Add one egg at a time beating after each.
  • 3
    Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar and blend well.
  • 4
    By spoon or whisk stir in flour and remaining cake ingredients.
  • 5
    Spoon into greased and flour Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 - 50 minutes. Check if done at 45 minutes. Let cool.

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