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Shoneys Hot Fudge Cake Recipe Copycat Style 1758834273.379159

shoney’s hot fudge cake recipe Copycat Style

  • Author: Elina Mirkle
  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

This easy copycat recipe brings the comforting warmth of a classic Shoney’s hot fudge cake right into your home, transforming simple ingredients into a rich, sweet, and family-friendly dessert.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix, 15.25 oz
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Milk
  • 0.25 cup unsalted Butter
  • 1 pint Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Whipped Cream (optional)
  • Maraschino Cherries (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C); thoroughly grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan, ensuring a light, even coating.
  2. Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and vanilla extract; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until the batter is well combined and visibly smooth, avoiding overmixing to keep the cake tender and moist.
  3. Bake Cake: Pour the prepared batter into your baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges begin to pull away slightly from the pan.
  4. Make Hot Fudge Sauce: While the cake bakes, whisk cocoa, sugar, and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat, then stir in butter and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy. (If fudge looks lumpy, whisk vigorously or pass it through a fine-mesh sieve).
  5. Assemble and Serve: Let the baked cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Slice individual portions and top generously with warm, luscious hot fudge sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, adding optional whipped cream or maraschino cherries for a classic diner touch.

Notes

Ensure your cake mix isn’t expired for a proper rise and best flavor. For a super quick dessert, use a good quality store-bought hot fudge sauce. Troubleshoot dry cake by avoiding overbaking and relying on the toothpick test; thicken thin fudge by simmering longer; prevent cake sticking by thoroughly greasing and flouring the pan.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 550 calories
  • Sugar: 65 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 80 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg

Keywords: Shoney's, hot fudge cake, copycat recipe, easy dessert, chocolate, family-friendly, baked goods, ice cream

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