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Elevated Cake Mix Recipe: Fudge Cake Sundae 🍰🍦

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Decadent & Easy: Transform Cake Mix into a Fudge Cake Sundae Extravaganza!

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Tired of ordinary cake mix desserts?

Up your baking game with this sensational Elevated Fudge Cake Sundae recipe!

This easy method shows you how to transform a simple box mix into a moist fudge cake base, perfect for a decadent, showstopping sundae masterpiece.

This recipe is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth without a ton of effort.

Transitioning from a basic boxed mix to a restaurant-worthy dessert has never been easier!

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How to Elevate the Cake Mix 🥛🍫

The secret to this recipe is ignoring the box instructions and substituting richer ingredients for a more decadent, moist cake.

Upgrading the Cake Base

  • Fluid Swap: Instead of using water as called for on the box, the recipe substitutes milk to create a richer, moister texture for the fudge cake.
  • Extra Goodness: You will add white chocolate chips directly into the batter, giving the fudge cake base delicious pockets of melted chocolate.

ice cream sundae with fudge cake

Assembling Your Fudge Cake Sundae 🍒🥜

Once the cake is baked and cooled (about 30 minutes at 350°F), the fun begins: turning it into an impressive sundae.

The Structure

The recipe is assembled in layers within a sundae dish or glass for an elegant look:

  1. Start with a scoop of Chocolate Ice Cream.
  2. Top with a piece of the Fudge Cake base.
  3. Add a second scoop of Chocolate Ice Cream.

chocolate dripping on fudge sundae

Customizable Toppings

The possibilities are endless for customization.

The recipe suggests:

  • Sauce: Rich Chocolate Sauce
  • Crunch: Walnuts and Crushed Candy Canes 
  • Garnish: Grated White Chocolate Bar for a sophisticated finish.

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🍰🍦 Elevated Cake Mix Recipe: Fudge Cake Sundae

⏱️ Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Total Time: 40 Minutes (Plus Cooling) | Serves: 4–6

🎂 Ingredients

For the Cake:

For the Sundaes:

🥄 Supplies

📝 Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prepare Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, vegetable oil, and eggs, ignoring the ingredients called for on the box. Mix together.
  2. Fold In Chips: Stir in the white chocolate chips. Pour batter into your prepared cake pan.
  3. Bake: Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let the cake cool completely.
  4. Assemble Sundaes: Add a scoop of ice cream to each sundae dish. Top with a piece of the cooled cake, and then add another scoop of ice cream.
  5. Garnish: Garnish immediately with chocolate sauce and your favorite toppings (grated white chocolate, crushed candy canes, walnuts, etc.).
  6. Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy! (There will be leftover cake for later!)

Ready to Create a Decadent Dessert Masterpiece? ⬇️

This recipe takes the convenience of a cake mix and elevates it into a showstopping dessert that’s both impressive and incredibly easy to make!

fudge cake sundae

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