My all time favorite dessert when I was growing up was a Hot Fudge Sundae Cake from Big Boys Restaurant. Every chance I got, I ordered the ooey gooey hot cake with chocolate syrup running down from the top to the sides to the bottom of the cake bathing in chocolate. No other cake could compare. However, since growing up, I moved away from the Midwest and have not found a solution to the Hot Fudge Sundae Cake I love so much. Until now, I wanted to make a dessert that was similar to that of my childhood, that taste amazing and did not take a long time to make. Read the rest of this article to see how you too can make this “Easy 5 minute Hot Fudge Sundae Cake”.
For this recipe you only need a few ingredients, a store bought chocolate cake, chocolate fudge topping, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and maraschino cherries.
In order for this recipe to work you will want to cut thick slices, they should be even in comparison at least a 1/2 -1 inch.
Once the cake slices are cut, go ahead and pour as much fudge syrup on the cakes as you like. By using a cake from the store, you can make 4-5 servings from the 1/2 cut store bought chocolate cake. This step will ensure your cake is very moist when serving.
To prep for the hot fudge cake, take your ice cream out the freezer for 5-10 minutes so it will be a little easier to scoop.
Adding the hot fudge to the cake slices and warming the slices will give the cake another layer of flavor and moisture.
Once you have warmed the cakes, you must let them cool just a little bit, or your ice cream will melt in 5 secs, lol. Next, scoop some ice cream on the bottom layer of the cake and assemble the other moist chocolate cake on top on the ice cream.
Preparing your Cake
Now, add your whip cream, as much as you like. Drizzle with chocolate and add your cherry on top.
Easy 5 Minute Hot Fudge Sundae Cake
Look at your dessert, you did a great job! You made several servings in record time. You and your guest will enjoy!
Easy 5 minute Hot fudge cake Ingredients
Easy Hot Fudge Sundae Cake Instructions
- Cut your cake in 1/2 – 1 inch slices and set aside
- Remove the ice cream from the freezer to soften it up a little bit
- Before serving, add fudge syrup to the slices and put in the microwave to heat, about 15-30 seconds
- Remove cake from the microwave and add 1 large scoop of ice cream to the bottom cake layer
- Add the other slice of cake on top of the ice cream (it should now be like a sandwich)
- Quickly add the whip cream, drizzle with more syrup and add a cherry on top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!