HOT FUDGE CAKE..HOMEMADE GOODNESS

There is nothing better than fall days and baking

something divine and decadent.

This sweet ending has been a family favorite for years.....

We used to enjoy this so often at Shoney's back in Jackson

and now we can recreate very happy memories.

This little snack cake is moist and so easy to prepare.

The hot fudge sauce is one that you will want to make

again and again for special celebrations.

CHOCOLATE SNACK CAKE

1 cup boiling water

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar

3 tablespoons baking cocoa

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

In a bowl, beat water and butter until butter is melted. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the egg mixture. Beat for 2 minutes.

Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

HOT FUDGE SAUCE

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

3 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup water

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine condensed milk, chocolate chips and salt in top of double boiler 

over rapidly boiling water. 

Stir and cook until chocolate melts and mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in water,

 a little at a time. 

Add vanilla and pour over dessert while hot. 

Store any remainder in the refrigerator, covered. 

Reheat to use again.