Tunnel of Fudge Cake

Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
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  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 3/4  cups          butter or margarine -- softened
   1 3/4  cups          granulated sugar
   6                    eggs
   2      cups          powdered sugar
   2 1/4  cups          all-purpose flour
     3/4  cup           cocoa powder
   2      cups          chopped nuts -- * see note
					
                         -- GLAZE:
     3/4  cup           powdered sugar
     1/4  cup           cocoa powder
   2      tablespoons   milk -- (1 1/2 to 2)

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube pan or 
10-inch tube pan.  In large bowl, beat margarine and granulated sugar 
until light and fluffy.  Add eggs one at a time.  beating well after each 
addition.  Gradually add powdered sugar; blend well.   Lightly spoon flour 
into measuring cup; level off.  By hand, stir in remaining cake 
ingredients until well blended.  Spoon batter into prepared pan; spread 
evenly.  Bake at 350 degrees for 58 to 62 minutes.  (Since this cake has a 
soft tunnel of fudge, an ordinary doneness test cannot be used.  Accurate 
oven temperature and
baking time are critical.)  Cool upright in pan on wire rack 1 hour; 
invert onto serving plate.  Cool completely.  In small bowl, combine all 
glaze ingredients until well blended.  Spoon over top of cake, allowing 
some to run down sides.  Garnish as desired.  Store tightly covered.  16 
servings.

*Nuts are essential for the success of this recipe.


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