Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Cake: Indulge in Richness Now!
Indulge in the richness of the Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Cake, a moist and deeply indulgent cake perfect for chocolate lovers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sunflower oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 8-inch pans. Whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix well. Stir in boiling water. Batter will be thin. Divide into pans.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in pans, then fully on wire racks.
- Heat cream to a simmer, pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Mix in vanilla and chill slightly until spreadable.
- Layer cakes with generous fudge frosting. Frost the entire cake and let set.
Notes
- Top with dark chocolate curls or fresh raspberries.
- For a vegan option, use almond milk and dairy-free chocolate.
- For gluten-free, substitute with 1:1 gluten-free flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg