Chocolate Fudge Cake
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with this chocolate fudge cake, a dessert that promises rich, velvety layers of chocolate goodness. Perfectly moist and topped with glossy ganache, each slice is a celebration of flavors that will leave you and your guests craving more. Ideal for any occasion, this cake is sure to create sweet memories at family gatherings or cozy evenings at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans; bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare ganache by melting chocolate chips and blending in heavy cream until smooth.
- Frost cooled cakes with ganache and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg