Fudge Cake with Cashew-Caramel Sauce

Health score
3%
Fudge Cake with Cashew-Caramel Sauce
120 min.
16
265kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a decadent Fudge Cake drizzled in a luscious Cashew-Caramel Sauce that will leave your guests begging for seconds! This delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday celebration, a family gathering, or simply a cozy night in. With its rich chocolate flavor and the irresistible combination of creamy caramel and crunchy cashews, this cake is sure to impress.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its simplicity. Using a convenient box mix, you can whip up this delightful treat in just 120 minutes, making it an ideal choice for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. The cake bakes to perfection, creating a moist and fudgy texture that pairs beautifully with the warm, gooey caramel sauce. The addition of cashew halves adds a delightful crunch, elevating the dessert to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Serve this Fudge Cake warm, topped with the homemade cashew-caramel sauce, and watch as it becomes the star of your dessert table. With each bite, you'll experience a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport you to dessert heaven. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a show-stopping dessert that will have everyone asking for your secret recipe!

Ingredients

  • box chocolate cake mix 
  • 14 oz individually wrapped caramels 
  • cup evaporated milk (from 12-oz can)
  • 0.8 cup cashew pieces 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease and lightly flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  2. Make and bake cake as directed on box for fluted tube pan. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool 15 to 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels and evaporated milk over low heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted. Stir in cashews.
  4. Serve slices of warm cake topped with warm cashew-caramel sauce. Store cake loosely covered. Cover and refrigerate any remaining caramel sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories265kcal
Protein7.04%
Fat32.45%
Carbs60.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.64
Glycemic Load
12.83
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
5.7313043857398%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:265.02kcal
13.25%
Fat:10.06g
15.48%
Saturated Fat:2.69g
16.81%
Carbohydrates:42.22g
14.07%
Net Carbohydrates:41.37g
15.04%
Sugar:28.53g
31.7%
Cholesterol:6.3mg
2.1%
Sodium:300.94mg
13.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.91g
9.82%
Phosphorus:169.01mg
16.9%
Copper:0.25mg
12.39%
Calcium:118.08mg
11.81%
Magnesium:38.34mg
9.59%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.41%
Iron:1.68mg
9.35%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.2%
Selenium:5.36µg
7.66%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.96%
Potassium:229.82mg
6.57%
Zinc:0.8mg
5.31%
Folate:20.5µg
5.13%
Vitamin K:3.63µg
3.46%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.43%
Fiber:0.85g
3.39%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.29%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.88%
Vitamin B3:0.56mg
2.82%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.66%