Description
Dive into the ultimate indulgence with this Chocolate Fudge Cake, a rich and moist delight that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether celebrating a special day or treating yourself on a quiet evening, this cake promises a deep chocolate flavor and a heavenly, creamy texture. It’s not just a cake; it’s a chocolate lover’s dream come true.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- For the fudge frosting:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your choice of baking pan then line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- Combine with Wet Ingredients: Incorporate milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla into the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Gradually mix in the boiling water until the mixture is smooth and liquid.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Frosting: While the cake cools, beat the butter and cocoa powder until fluffy. Alternate adding powdered sugar and milk, and finally mix in the vanilla and salt until creamy.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the fudge frosting evenly over the surface.
Notes
- Cake Consistency Tip: To keep the cake moist, avoid over-baking by checking doneness before the maximum baking time.
- Frosting Tip: For smoother frosting, adjust the milk quantity as needed to achieve a creamy, spreadable consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 450
- Sugar: 50 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg