Tunnel of Fudge Cake I
Description
Frosting mix and walnuts are used in this version of the classic cake with the melted chocolate center.
Ingredients
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1 3/4 cups butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups white sugar
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6 eggs
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2 (7 1/4 ounce) packages chocolate fudge frosting mix
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups chopped walnuts
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2 tablespoons boiling water
Directions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.