Creamy Fudge Tunnel Cake Recipe

Name: Creamy Fudge Tunnel Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup white sugar; 3 tablespoons cream; 1 (18 1/2 ounce) package chocolate cake mix; 3/4 cup cold, brewed coffee; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 2/3 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Generously grease and lightly flour one 10-inch tube or bundt pan, tapping out excess.
3
In small saucepan, melt 1-1/4 cups chocolate chips.
4
With mixer, combine cream cheese, sugar, 3 tablespoons cream or milk, and melted chocolate.
5
Beat until smooth.
6
Set aside.
7
Combine cake mix, coffee, oil, and eggs, and beat 4 minutes.
8
Pour into prepared pan.
9
Sprinkle with nuts.
10
Mound cream cheese mixture around tube, but do not spread to touch sides of pan.
11
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55-65 minutes until top springs back when pressed lightly in center.
12
Cool upright in pan one hour before inverting.
13
To make glaze: heat 1/2 cup cream in small saucepan over medium heat until just bubbling around edges.
14
Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
15
Simmer one minute to thicken slightly.
16
Pour warm glaze over inverted cake, letting it flow down the sides.
17
Cool completely.
18
Glaze will set as it cools.
19
Store cake in refrigerator.

1366

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 3/4 cup white sugar, 3 tablespoons cream, and more.

Yes, Creamy Fudge Tunnel 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Fudge Tunnel Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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