Budget Pantry Fudge Cake Recipe

Name: Budget Pantry Fudge Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups self-raising flour; 3 tablespoons cocoa; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon vanilla essence; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil (not olive or other strong flavoured oil); ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup icing sugar (optional); 1 cup icing sugar; 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 -2 tablespoon hot water (do not be tempted to use extra!)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups self-raising flour
3 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 tablespoon white vinegar
6 tablespoons vegetable oil (not olive or other strong flavoured oil)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup icing sugar (optional)
1 cup icing sugar
1 ½ tablespoons cocoa
1 tablespoon butter
1 -2 tablespoon hot water (do not be tempted to use extra!)

1
Heat oven to 180 C (350F).
2
Grease and flour a 20cm round tin.
3
Place all cake ingredients (except icing sugar) into a bowl and whisk until smooth.
4
Pour into prepared tin and bake 35-40 minutes.
5
Remove from oven and cool in tin for 10 minutes before turning out.
6
When cool, either dust with optional icing sugar (vegan and dairy-free option), or top with icing.
7
To make icing, combine sugar, cocoa and butter, then add small quantities of the hot water (I suggest a teaspoon at a time, up to a total of 2 tablespoons), stirring vigerously, until icing consistency is as you like it.

769

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups self-raising flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Budget Pantry Fudge Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Budget Pantry Fudge Cake

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