Hot Fudge Brownie Cake

A chewy brownie layer forms over gooey, molten hot fudge to make this rich, chocolaty cake that will melt in your mouth and win your heart.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 254 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 ¾ cups hot water
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix flour, white sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, and baking powder together in a bowl. Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract; mix thoroughly. Pour batter into an ungreased 9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa powder on top. Pour hot water on top immediately before baking.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until a cake layer forms on top and springs back when lightly pressed, 30 to 40 minutes.