Chocolate Cake Squares With Eggnog Sauce Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cake Squares With Eggnog Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; ¾ cup hershey's cocoa; ¾ cup boiling water; ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine, softened; ¼ cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water; 1 ⅓ cups milk; ¼ cup sugar; 3 egg yolks, beaten; ¼ teaspoon brandy extract; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 dashes ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
¾ cup hershey's cocoa
¾ cup boiling water
¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine, softened
¼ cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
powdered sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 ⅓ cups milk
¼ cup sugar
3 egg yolks, beaten
¼ teaspoon brandy extract
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 dashes ground nutmeg

1
Heat oven to 350F Grease and flour 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
2
Stir baking soda into buttermilk in medium bowl; set aside.
3
Stir together cocoa and water until smooth; set aside.
4
Beat butter, shortening and sugar in large bowl until creamy.
5
Add eggs, vanilla and salt; beat well.
6
Add buttermilk mixture alternately with flour to butter mixture, beating until blended.
7
Add cocoa mixture; blend thoroughly.
8
Pour batter into prepared pan.
9
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
10
Cool completely.
11
Sprinkle powdered sugar over top.
12
Serve with EGGNOG SAUCE.
13
12 to 15 servings.
14
EGGNOG SAUCE.
15
Stir cornstarch and water in saucepan until smooth.
16
Add milk, sugar and egg yolks.
17
Beat with whisk until well blended.
18
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
19
Remove from heat.
20
Stir in extracts.
21
Cool completely.
22
Sprinkle nutmeg over top.
23
About 1-3/4 cups sauce.

1817

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, 1 cup buttermilk, ¾ cup hershey's cocoa, ¾ cup boiling water, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cake Squares With Eggnog Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chocolate Cake Squares With Eggnog Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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