Savannah Chocolate Cake with Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe

Name: Savannah Chocolate Cake with Hot Fudge Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups brown sugar; 1/2 cup Crisco shortening; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted; 3 eggs; 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; One 4-ounce bar German chocolate; 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter; 3 cups powdered sugar; 1 2/3 cups evaporated milk; 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla

Servings: persons

2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup Crisco shortening
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
3 eggs
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
One 4-ounce bar German chocolate
1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
3 cups powdered sugar
1 2/3 cups evaporated milk
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cream together brown sugar and shortening; add buttermilk and vanilla.
3
Add melted chocolate, then add eggs one at a time; beat for 2 minutes.
4
Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt and add to creamed mixture.
5
Beat an additional 2 minutes.
6
Pour into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch greased, floured pan.
7
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
8
Melt chocolate and butter in saucepan over very low heat.
9
Stir in powdered sugar, alternating with evaporated milk, blending well.
10
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
11
Cook and stir until mixture becomes thick and creamy, about 8 minutes.
12
Stir in vanilla; serve warm over Savannah Chocolate Cake (or your favorite sheet cake).

1867

kcal

Calories

Fat

261

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups brown sugar, 1/2 cup Crisco shortening, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Savannah Chocolate Cake with Hot Fudge 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.

Savannah Chocolate Cake with Hot Fudge Sauce

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