Recipe: Forbidden Broadway Sundae

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May 1, 2006, 11:22 AM ET
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May 1, 2006 — -- Serendipity 3 is a unique, New York institution. It serves everything from omelets to hot dogs, but is well-known for its decadent desserts.

Stephen Bruce, owner of the landmark restaurant and ice cream parlor and author of the new book, "Serendipity Sundaes," came to "Good Morning America" to share some of his most popular recipes.

FORBIDDEN BROADWAY SUNDAE

Makes 1 sundae

1 large scoop vanilla ice cream

1 generous hunk chocolate cake (can be store bought or homemade)

1/3 cup Fabulous Hot Fudge Sauce (recipe below)

Whipped cream

Chocolate shavings

Place ice cream in a large serving bowl. Top with chocolate cake. Drench in hot fudge sauce. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings (take a block of chocolate and shave off curls with a vegetable peeler). Enjoy!!

Fabulous Hot Fudge Sauce

Makes about 1½ cups

4 tablespoons unsalted butter (½ stick)

3 ounces bittersweet chocolate

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

½ cup sugar

½ cup light cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

pinch salt

Combine butter, chocolate, cocoa powder, sugar, cream and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly until smooth, and remove from heat. For a thicker sauce, let boil longer. Add vanilla extract and serve immediately.