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Desserts » Hot Chocolate Sundae Cake

Hot Chocolate Sundae Cake

Created by Amy Engberson 20 Comments

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 Hot Chocolate Sundae Cake is an ultra decadent chocolate pudding cake that magically creates it’s own hot chocolate sauce as it bakes! Top it off with a generous dollop of whipped cream. It’s even better than warming up to a mug of hot chocolate!

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Last winter I bought a hot chocolate maker for Justin’s Christmas present. My boys went crazy over that thing.

I can’t even begin to tell you how many gallons of hot chocolate they drank. And, with each batch of hot chocolate they made, they got a little more creative with add-ins. After all their creativity, they still loved marshmallows and whipped cream the best.

What can I say they are traditional like that!  I decided to turn their addiction into a cake…a Hot Chocolate Sundae Cake!

This cake is like grandmas hot fudge sundae cake PLUS it has marshmallows and chocolate chips!

The best part though is the hot chocolate sauce that magically appears while this cake bakes! 

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How to make Hot Fudge Sundae Cake

STEP 1: Mix dry ingredients together. Set aside.

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STEP 2: In a separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients together. I like using a large measuring cup.

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STEP 3: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. The cake batter will be thick.

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STEP 4: Add marshmallows and chocolate chips! Stir.

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STEP 5: Spread in a greased 9″ pan. It’s a little tricky to spread the batter because it’s so thick. Don’t worry if it isn’t even or spread clear to the edge.

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STEP 6: Mix hot chocolate mix and brown sugar together. Just use the same bowl you used before. It makes dishwashing duty better!

STEP 7: Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over cake. Don’t stir.

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STEP 8: Mix two envelopes of Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate with hot water. Pour over the cake but DO NOT stir.

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How to serve hot fudge sundae cake

Spoon Hot Chocolate Cake into serving bowls. Make sure you get a little of that hot chocolate fudge!

This cake is super rich and decadent and it needs a hearty dollop of whip or vanilla ice cream to balance out all that sweet! 

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What I love about Hot Chocolate Sundae Cake

Hot Chocolate Sundae Cake is one of those desserts that everyone loves! It’s a chocolate lovers dream come true!

And I love it because I almost always have the ingredients on hand to make it. And because it simplifies my life and that’s especially important during the holidays!

Bake cake. It will be jiggly in the center. You will probably see hot chocolate fudge bubbling up through the cake! Yum!

a white round baking dish with hot chocolate pudding cake, topped with minin marshmallows

Hot Chocolate Sundae Cake

Hot Chocolate Sundae Cake - This ultra decadent chocolate cake magically creates it's own hot chocolate sauce as it bakes! Top it off with a generous dollop of Reddi-wip, it's even better than warming up to a mug of hot chocolate!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hot fudge sundae cake, pudding cake
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 24 minutes
Total Time: 39 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 273kcal
Author: Amy

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 Tbsp butter melted
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup marshmallows
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup hot chocolate mix
  • 1 cup hottest tap water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 9”x9” pan with nonstick spray.
  • To a medium sized mixing bowl add granulated sugar, ¼ cup of baking cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until combined.
  • To a separate bowl add milk, melted butter, egg yolk, and vanilla. Whisk until combined.
  • Pour milk mixture into the flour mixture. Stir until well combined. Batter will be thick. Add chocolate chips and marshmallows to the cake batter and stir to incorporate. Place cake batter in prepared 9”x9” pan and spread to edges.
  • I used to the same bowl used to make the cake batter in for this next step. Add brown sugar and 2 packages Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate envelopes to bowl and mix. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture evenly over the top of cake. Do not stir.
  • Measure 1 cup hottest tap water into a measuring cup. Add remaining two envelopes of Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa to water and stir until combined. Pour Swiss Miss hot chocolate over the top of the cake. DO NOT STIR.
  • Bake cake for 22-24 minutes. The cake will look a little underdone and that’s exactly how it should look. Marshmallows should be golden brown.
  • Cool cake for 10 minutes. Serve warm with a generous amount of Reddi-wip topping.

Notes

This cake is best served hot with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream! 
Store leftovers in the fridge and microwave before serving!

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 2mg
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About Amy Engberson

I live on a dairy with my husband and three boys. Although we are in the business of raising cattle, we really are in the business of raising boys. I am passionate about catching up with each other at meal times. My love language is food. And I hope that my men feel the love in every bite. Read more...

Filed Under: Cakes/Cupcakes, Desserts Tagged With: Cake, dessert, easy recipe, Hot Cocoa

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  1. Emily says

    November 16, 2016 at 10:26 pm

    Oh my, that looks so yummy. What a fun way to use hot chocolate!!! Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 16, 2016 at 10:36 pm

      If you love hot chocolate you are going to be in heaven eating this cake!

      Reply
  2. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    November 17, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    I didn’t even know that hot chocolate makers were a thing! Off to check that out. And I LOVE the look of this cake!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 18, 2016 at 5:31 pm

      My boys can’t wait until I let them drag the hot chocolate maker out every year. Then it becomes a permanent fixture on my counter top all winter long!

      Reply
  3. Lora @savoringitaly says

    November 17, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    I was just talking with someone today about how it’s hot chocolate time again (yay!)and now I will be thinking of this cake for the rest of the day!!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 18, 2016 at 5:30 pm

      This cake is a great thing to think about!

      Reply
  4. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

    November 17, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    YUM! What a delicious cake that’s so easy to make. I love that the marshmallow lovers’ flavor is good because that’s my FAVORITE. 🙂

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 18, 2016 at 5:30 pm

      I think everyone’s favorite is the marshmallow flavor! If you love hot chocolate this cake is for you!

      Reply
  5. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    November 17, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    This sounds perfect for a snowy day! Yum!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 18, 2016 at 5:29 pm

      It warms you up just the same as a mug of hot chocolate!

      Reply
  6. Joanie @ ZagLeft says

    November 18, 2016 at 2:26 pm

    Wow, I’ve never heard of a cake like this. I love how fudgy it is, this would be a great recipe to make when my kids are all home for Thanksgiving break.

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 18, 2016 at 5:29 pm

      I bet your kids would love it!

      Reply
  7. Jen @ The Weary Chef says

    November 19, 2016 at 12:55 pm

    OMG! I’m drooling over this cake! This is absolutely my kind of dessert!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 22, 2016 at 9:24 am

      It’s a fun new way to get your hot chocolate fix!

      Reply
  8. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    November 20, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    Nice! I’ll be that tastes super scrumptious with the hot cocoa in it, yum!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 22, 2016 at 9:25 am

      My family will take hot chocolate anyway they can get it! But this cake has quickly become a favorite around here!

      Reply
  9. Janet Rice says

    December 7, 2016 at 11:05 pm

    Hi Amy, I’m curious can you use Trader Joe’s sipping cocoa and just use 12 tablespoons to make up what would be in those packages I think? It’s the only hot cocoa I can use. Just curious. This sounds delicious! 🙂

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      December 8, 2016 at 9:57 am

      I’m sure it would be just fine! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  10. Nancy Daniels says

    April 30, 2020 at 2:22 pm

    5 stars
    Sorry, but I have to ask. The little blue bowl in your picture that is on top of the orange bowl. Where did you get it? Who makes it? I must have it

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      May 12, 2020 at 7:07 pm

      Hi Nancy! I bought that little bowl at Target years ago. They are tiny and perfect for little desserts!

      Reply
Hi I’m Amy! Welcome to my stinky farm life where my days are filled with chasing kids and cows! It’s all about simply delicious food around here! If you leave my house hungry…it’s your own fault! Read More..

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