Rocky Road Cake

Here is another that I found in my personal blog. It was published in June, 2009.

Rocky Road Cake

I can't really take credit for this one, even though I threw it together. I'm sure it or something similar enough is posted somewhere. But I did throw it together for a band parent meeting and everyone loved it. It's VERY rich so beware!

1 chocolate cake mix of your choice, baked as directed in a 9x13 pan
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup chopped pecans
1 recipe Hot Fudge Sauce, recipe below (this one is from the 1964 edition of Joy of Cooking)

Bake cake as directed on the package. As soon as it comes out of the oven, sprinkle evenly with the marshmallows. Do not spread. They will melt slightly and bind to the cake.

When cool, sprinkle with the nuts and drizzle the Sauce over it evenly. Refrigerate for one hour before serving.

Hot Fudge Sauce

Credit for this goes to the 1964 edition of the Joy of Cooking. I hope it's OK to post it - I found it all over the 'net.

Quote from the cookbook:

"The grand kind that, when cooked for the longer period and served hot, grows hard on ice cream and enraptures children."

Melt in a double boiler over - not in - hot water:
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate

Add and melt:
1 T butter

Stir and blend well, then add:
1/3 cup boiling water

Stir well and add:
1 cup sugar
2 T light corn syrup

boil without stirring for 5 to 8 minutes. Use the longer period of time for the cake above.

Note: I did not use a double boiler. I just stirred constantly as it melted on low.