Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup hot fudge sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Pour into baking dish: Pour the batter into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add hot water: Pour hot water over the batter (don’t mix).
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is still gooey.
- Top with hot fudge sauce: Remove from the oven and pour hot fudge sauce over the top.
Tips and Variations:
- Use high-quality chocolate: Use high-quality cocoa powder and hot fudge sauce for the best flavor.
- Serve warm: Serve the cake warm, topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
- Make it ahead: Make the cake ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze it. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.