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hot fudge sundae cake

Tammy_Raynes avatar
Recipe by
Tammy Raynes
@Tammy_Raynes
Natchitoches, LA

I am a chocolate lover, so I'm always on the hunt for great dessert recipes like this yummy one. I found this little ditty in an old recipe book that I picked up at a garage sale. Who can resist this combination....chocolate cake, ice cream and hot fudge sauce!

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For hot fudge sundae cake

  • 1 pkg
    (11.5-ozs) milk chocolate chips
  • 1/3 c
    butter, cubed
  • 4
    eggs, separated
  • 1/3 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    slivered almonds
  • HOT FUDGE SAUCE:
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    baking cocoa
  • 1/2 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 c
    semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 c
    butter, cubed
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • vanilla ice cream

How To Make hot fudge sundae cake

  • 1
    In a heavy saucepan, melt milk chocolate chips and butter over low heat. Cool slightly. Whisk in egg yolks. Add flour just until combined.
  • 2
    In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture until blended. Fold in almonds.
  • 3
    Pour into a greased 10" pie plate or quiche dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
  • 4
    FOR SAUCE: Combine sugar, cocoa and cream. Add semisweet chips and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until chips and butter are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.
  • 5
    Cut cake into wedges; top with ice cream. Drizzle with warm sauce.
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