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Chocolate Fudge Cake

Decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake That Will Melt Your Heart

This Chocolate Fudge Cake is a rich and moist dessert perfect for chocolate lovers, offering a heartwarming indulgence at any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 450 g Dark Chocolate At least 70% cocoa
  • 200 g Unsalted Butter Can be substituted with vegan margarine
  • 180 g Granulated Sugar
  • 180 g Soft Light Brown Sugar
  • 6 units Eggs Can replace with flaxseed for vegan option
  • 200 ml Buttermilk Substitute with milk and vinegar mix
  • 300 g Plain Flour Use gluten-free flour blend if needed
  • 70 g Cocoa Powder
  • 1.5 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tbsp White Vinegar
For the Fudge Icing
  • 350 ml Double Cream
  • 150 g Icing Sugar Use icing sugar for smooth consistency
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 120 ml Hot Water
Optional Enhancements
  • 1 tsp Instant Coffee Optional for flavorboost
  • Cocoa Powder For dusting

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Whisk
  • 8-inch Round Cake Pans
  • Wire Rack
  • heatproof bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Fold in the buttermilk and hot water.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the plain flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined.
  6. Stir in the white vinegar until smooth and glossy.
  7. Divide the batter between the two prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Melt the dark chocolate for the icing and mix with butter, double cream, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
  11. Once cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread half of the fudge icing. Top with the second layer and frost the whole cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Quality ingredients and proper mixing are key for the best results. Be careful not to overmix the batter.

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