Chocolate Self-Saucing Cake (Conference Cake) Recipe

Name: Chocolate Self-Saucing Cake (Conference Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; 1 cup Flour; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder; 2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 2/3 cups Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Oil; 1/2 cups Milk; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; FOR THE TOP LAYER:; 3 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder; 1 cup Brown Sugar; 2 cups Boiling Water

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE:
1 cup Flour
1 teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
2/3 cups Sugar
2 Tablespoons Oil
1/2 cups Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla
FOR THE TOP LAYER:
3 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
1 cup Brown Sugar
2 cups Boiling Water

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For the cake:
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Preheat oven to 350 F.
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Combine dry ingredients (flour, salt, cocoa, baking powder, sugar) in a bowl. Then mix in wet ingredients (oil, milk and vanilla). The batter will be very thick.
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Place batter into a greased medium-sized (around 9x9-inch), deep casserole dish.
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For the top layer:
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Sprinkle the cake batter with 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder and 1 cup of brown sugar.
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Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the top. The sauce that is now sitting on top of the cake will make its way to the bottom of the cake when it is done.
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Cook at 350 F for 40 minutes. I recommend doing the 'toothpick test' when you are making this for the first time. When done, remove it from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes. Best served hot and with ice cream.
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* If you think it may overflow, place a cookie sheet under the casserole dish, but use a bigger dish next time.
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** I have a large family, so we double this recipe and cook it in a large (around 9x13-inch) casserole dish.

1642

kcal

Calories

131

Fat

124

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: FOR THE CAKE:, 1 cup Flour, 1 teaspoon Salt, 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Self-Saucing Cake (Conference 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.

Chocolate Self-Saucing Cake (Conference Cake)

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