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Tunnel of Fudge Cake

Tunnel of Fudge Cake recipe

The Tunnel of Fudge Cake gained popularity after it won second place in the 1966 Pillsbury Bake-Off contest.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 40 min Rest Time: 30 min Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Servings 12
Calories 4800
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 1.75 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.75 cup Unsalted butter
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Chopped walnuts
  • 0.75 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the melted butter to the egg mixture, stirring well.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
  7. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
  8. Pour the batter into the greased Bundt pan.
  9. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out with fudgy crumbs.
  10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 400kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
Sugars 40g
Protein 4g8%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.