Caramel Crunch Fudge Cake

This is my all time favorite Chocolate Cake! It's pretty easy too.

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter

2 oz. (2 squares) unsweetened chocolate

1 1/2 c. water

1 c. rolled oats

1 c. firmly packed brown sugar

1 c. white sugar

1/2 c. chocolate-flavored syrup

1 tsp. vanilla

3 eggs

1 1/2 c. flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

Heat oven to 350°. Grease 9x13 pan. In large saucepan, melt butter and chocolate. Add water; bring to boil. Stir in oats, sugar, brown sugar, chocolate syrup, vanilla, and eggs; mix well. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt into chocolate mixture, mixing well. Pour into greased pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cake springs back when touched highly in center. As soon as cake is removed from oven make the topping. 

TOPPING:

1/3 c. butter

1/4 c. whipping cream

3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 c. chopped pecans

As soon as cake is removed from oven, in small saucepan combine all ingredients. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour over hot cake. Broil 4-6 inches from heat for about 2 minutes or until topping is bubbly and lightly browned. 

12 servings.