Overlook Inn

Chatsworth, Georgia

Specialty Recipe

Hot Fudge Cake

My guests at The Overlook Inn enjoy this warm dessert after their Fireside Basket meal, served with a dobble of whipped cream and topped with a cherry.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup sugar

6 Tablespoons baking cocoa, divided

2 teaspoons baking powder

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup milk

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup packed brown sugar

1-3/4 cup hot water

Whipped cream or ice cream (optional)

In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, 2 Tablespoons cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Spread in an ungreased 9-inch square baking pan. Combine brown sugar and remaining cocoa; sprinkle over batter. Pour hot water over all; do not stir. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm. Top with whipped cream garnished with a cherry with stem.

Makes: approximately 9 servings

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