A friend of mine and I had a discussion about Hot Fudge Cake and I assured her this recipe from my momma is the best EVER except she may not ever know for sure until I make one which is not likely to happen soon. In case she gives up, here is the recipe:

What you need (read the whole recipe through because I didn’t make an ingredient list..Paula Deen I ain’t):

One Devil’s Food Cake Mix (any brand is good) baked according to directions.

One Can of Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup

One Can of Eagle Brand Condensed Milk

One Stick of REAL Butter

Mix all three of these ingredients in a sauce pan and heat until it’s, you know, HOT.

The magic is in the presentation so, be sure you do this:

Cut the cake in squares and then cut a piece in half horizontally so as to have a top and bottom piece.

Drizzle some of the sauce on your plate first….All Emeril-like.

Put the bottom square of the cake down first.

Put a scoop of your favorite VANILLA ICE CREAM next.

Drizzle a little more chocolate.

Put on the top piece of cake and put a lot more chocolate.

Squirt WHIPPED CREAM over the whole mess and put a cherry on top.

I won’t even tell you this has a bazillion calories….just try not to think about it while you eat this scrumptuous thing.