Tunnel of Fudge Cake

By mackenzielester

Ingredients

• Cake:
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 1 3/4 c butter, softened
• 6 eggs
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 1/4 c flour
• 3/4 c unsweetened cocoa
• 2 c chopped pecans or walnuts
• Glaze:
• 3/4 c powdered sugar
• 1/4 c unsweetened cocoa
• 4 to 6 t milk
• NOTE: Nuts are essential for the success of this recipe. Because this cake has a soft filling, an ordinary doneness test cannot be used. Accurate oven temperature and baking times are essential.

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 12 c bundt pan or 10 in tube pan. In large bowl, combine sugar and butter; beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar; blend well. By hand, stir in flour and remaining cake ingredients until well blended. Spoon batter into greased and floured pan; spread evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes or until top is cracked. Cool upside down until cake falls from pan. Prepare glaze, drizzle over cake.