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Tunnel Of Fudge Cake

A home-style Tunnel Of Fudge Cake made with Butter Or Margarine, Sugar, Powdered Sugar, Flour, and Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 stick
• 1 3/4 cup
• 2 3/4 cup
• 2 1/4 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 1/2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   “In 1966 a chocolate cake called the Tunnel of Fudge

2. 2

   Cake, made with a boxed frosting mix, won the Pillsbury BAKE-OFF Contest.

3. 3

   Although the frosting mix was discontinued, Pillsbury continued to receive so many requests for the cake that the company developed a scratch recipe to simulate the original.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

5. 5

   Dust with flour; tap out excess.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffly, 1 to 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

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   Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, beating until well blended.

9. 9

   By hand, stir in flour, 3/4 cup cocoa, and nuts; mix until well blended.

10. 10

    Spoon batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.

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    Bake 58 to 62 minutes.

12. 12

    Accurate oven temperature and baking time are critical.

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    Let cake cool upright in pan on a rack for 1 hour; then invert onto serving plate and let cool completely.

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    Mix until well blended. Spoon glaze over top of cool cake, allowing some to run down sides. Store cake tightly covered.