Just mentioning the three words -- hot fudge sauce -- brings a tumble of childhood memories, many centered on lazy summer ...

Melt butter or margarine with chocolate over lightly boiling water. Mix in sugar and milk. When combined, add vanilla. To prevent grainy texture, be sure to heat sufficiently so sugar crystals melt.

Five minutes before the fudgy sponge is ready, prepare the sauce by putting the chopped fudge and cream for the sauce in a medium saucepan and cook over a low heat until the fudge dissolves ...