Valentine's Fudge Cakes for Two
Here's an easy (but decadent) Valentine's Fudge Cakes for Two recipe that creates a fudgy base and crunchy, sugary topping while it bakes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup half & half (or whole milk)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup very hot water
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Place two 5" heart pans on a baking sheet, set aside.
- Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of the cocoa powder, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl.
- Add the half & half, vegetable oil, and vanilla, and stir until there are no lumps.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, if desired.
- Pour batter into the ungreased pans.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder. Sprinkle over the batter, dividing evenly between the pans.
- Pour half the hot water (about 1/3 cup each) over the brown sugar topping in each heart pan. Carefully move the baking sheet holding the pans onto the middle rack of your preheated oven.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes. The top should be dry, but not browned.
- Let cool slightly, add a scoop of ice cream, and enjoy!
Notes
If you prefer, you can add chopped nuts in place of the chocolate chips.