Caramel Crunch Fudge Cake

This is another one from my mom’s file. It is bittersweet to see her handwriting, beginning to fade, and the stains on the card that marked it as a favorite.  I have updated it some and made it easier to understand..Mom was born in 1918 and so when she was writing these recipes things were a bit different!!  This is delicious, old fashioned and basic comfort food. A slice with a cup of steaming coffee (with heavy cream and stevia please , or tea (Lady Grey, no milk thanks)  or even a tall, cold glass of milk  is a mini get away in  itself!

Caramel Crunch Fudge Cake

1/2 c butter

2 oz unsweetened chocolate

1 c water

1 c rolled oats (old fashioed oatmeal)

1 c sugar

1 c brown sugar packed

1/2 c chocolate syrup

1/2 c cold coffee brewed strong

1 tsp vanilla

3 eggs

1 1/2 c flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

In large pan mix butter and chocolate. Melt…add water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in oats, sugars, syrup, coffee, vanilla and egg. Mix well. Stir flour, baking soda, and salt into mixture and mix well. Pour into a greased pan. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly.

Topping For Caramel Crunch Fudge Cake:

1/3 c butter

1/4 c whipping cream

3/4 c brown sugar

1/2 c coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts

As soon as cake comes from oven :

In small saucepan combine all ingredients for topping. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour over cake. Broil 4-6 inches from heat about 2 minutes or until browned.

 Just a couple of notes of interest. Check out A Slice Of Cherry Pie for this month’s In The Bag event. The foods to be used  are:

 Aubergines (eggplant to those of us in the US)

Peppers

Basil

  Read the blog for the details. I love these food events because they are fun and challenging and I end up thinking outside the box for a change!

  No recipe on Chocolaterie Wanders Weblog but ooooh! Check out the chocolates they have been tasting in DC!

  A new site (to me) that has been added to the Foodie Blogroll is Confabulation in the Kitchen written by Abby, a southern cook with a great eye for design. I loved the recipes on her site as well as the vintage look with all of the red she used in her design. I can’t help it – it is the artist in me!
Bake the cake, grab a slice while it is warm and gooey, pour some coffee and surf these sites for a bit…It is a wonderful way to relax and you deserve it!