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 this decadent Fudge Cake topped with a luscious Cashew-Caramel Sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress your family and friends with its rich flavors and delightful textures. The combination of a moist, chocolate fudge cake and a warm, gooey caramel sauce creates a heavenly experience that will leave everyone craving more.

Imagine slicing into a beautifully baked cake, the rich chocolate aroma wafting through the air, and then drizzling a generous amount of homemade cashew-caramel sauce over each slice. The sweet, buttery caramel pairs perfectly with the nutty crunch of cashews, adding an irresistible twist to this classic dessert. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself after a long day, this Fudge Cake with Cashew-Caramel Sauce is the ultimate comfort food.

With a preparation time of just 120 minutes, you can easily whip up this delightful dessert. The recipe serves 16, making it ideal for gatherings or parties. Plus, with each slice containing only 265 calories, you can enjoy this indulgence without the guilt. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will be the highlight of any meal!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F 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%