How to Make Tunnel of Fudge Cake I - A Step-by-Step Guide

With its rich fudgy center and indulgent chocolate exterior, Tunnel of Fudge Cake is a mouth-watering dessert that has been a favorite for decades. This decadent cake, which first gained fame as the 1966 Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest winning recipe, has since become a classic in American baking. The name "Tunnel of Fudge Cake" speaks for itself - as you slice into this cake, you'll discover a delightful tunnel of gooey, chocolatey goodness in the center.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 (7.25 ounce) packages chocolate fudge frosting mix
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons boiling water

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 to 10 - inch bundt pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. Measure 3/4 cup of the frosting mix for the chocolate glaze. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the remaining frosting mix and flour, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in the nuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes. The top of the cake will form a brownie like crust before it is done. Allow to cool for 60 minutes in the pan, then cool completely on a wire rack before glazing.
  • To make the chocolate glaze: Mix together reserved 3/4 cup frosting mix and 2 tablespoons boiling water, stirring until smooth. Thin with additional boiling water if necessary to reach desired consistency. Spoon glaze over the cooled cake.
  • Nutrition

    637 cal.

    • Total Fat: 44g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 151mg
    • Sodium: 256mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 36g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 212mg