Tunnel of Fudge Cake II Recipe
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Tunnel of Fudge Cake II

By: GrannySue 
"A cake that needs no introduction, Ladies and Gentlemen, Tunnel of Fudge!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

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Wine Port
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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 10 inch Bundt
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package non-instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/3 cups white sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts
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  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 6 tablespoons milk

Directions

  1. In medium pan, combine 1 1/2 c milk and pudding mix. cook as directed on package Add chocolate chips and stir until melted. set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan or tube pan.
  3. In large bowl, combine sugar, butter and shortening. Beat till light and fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs. Mix well.
  4. Add flour, 1/2 c cocoa, baking powder, salt, and 1 cup milk to bowl. Beat at low speed until moistened. Beat 3 minutes at medium speed. Stir in walnuts.
  5. Reserve 2 cups of the batter. Pour remaining batter into greased and floured pan. Spoon filling in ring on top of batter, making sure it does not touch sides of pan. Spoon reserved batter over filling.
  6. Bake at 350 F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 1 hour in pan, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  7. In small bowl, combine confectioners sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa. Add enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Spoon over top of cake, allowing some to run down sides.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 659 | Total Fat: 40.9g | Cholesterol: 106mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2002 by Diane A. Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I was only going to give a so-so reveiw, but the cake tasted MUCH better the next day! Not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2003 by Tom   view full review
I have been searching for this recipe, my mother made it for my birthday every year... this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2008 by Quarter_32   view full review
This cake came out dark, rich and moist. The kids got into it when the pudding "tunnel" was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2011 by BacardiGirl   view full review
My SO made this for my birthday this past month and it was a hit at my party! I will agree...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2007 by SugarKitty   view full review
I'm giving this 4 stars because I like the idea of it and it was fun to make... and I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2006 by Wasabi Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I have attempted to make this cake with several different recipes. This is the best recipe I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by reenie2   view full review
My mother and I have been looking for this recipe for years. My dad likes it every year for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2006 by Kelly K-K   view full review
I made this cake for my mother's birthday, and it was a huge success! It is a very rich,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2007 by KimW   view full review
I don't agree this cake is too dry. It does not taste like a boxed cake, more like my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by AMYLYNN   view full review
This cake is so moist and chocolaty. I am the new star at the office!

 

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