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Tunnel of Fudge Cake Recipe
Serves 16
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A grand winner in a national baking contest! Very rich
and moist with a buttery flavor. |
Cake:
1 3/4 cups butter or margarine, softened 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar.
6 eggs
2 cups powered sugar
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa
2 cups chopped walnuts*
Glaze:
3/4 cup powered sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons milk
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 12 cup Bundt Pan. In large bowl beat
margarine and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time,
beating well after each addition. Gradually add powdered sugar; blend well. By
hand, stir in remaining cake ingredients until well blended. Spoon batter into
prepared pan; spread evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for 58-62 minutes**. Cool
upright in pan on cooling rack 1 hour, invert onto serving plate. Cool
completely.
In small bowl, combine glaze ingredients until well blended. Spoon over top of
cake, allowing some to run down sides. Store tightly covered.
*Nuts are essential for the success of the recipe.
**Since this cake has a soft tunnel of fudge, ordinary doneness test cannot be
used. Accurate oven temperature and baking time are critical.
High Altitude - Above 3500 feet; Increase flour to 2 1/4 cups plus 3
tablespoons.
from nordicware.com
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