Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe
Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake, a delicious and rich treat perfect for any celebration or dessert craving.
Equipment
- 1 9-inch round cake pan For baking the cake
- 1 Mixing Bowl For mixing the batter
- 1 Wire rack For cooling the cake
Ingredients
- 1 and 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 Large eggs At room temperature
- 1 cup Buttermilk At room temperature
- 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Softened
- 2/3 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups Confectioners' sugar Sifted
- 1/3 cup Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat with a mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water (the batter will be thin). Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat the butter and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Gradually add in confectioners' sugar and milk, alternating between each, beating to a spreading consistency.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. You can add chocolate chips in the batter for extra chocolatey flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 370mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 3gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 19000IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 800mgIron: 0.5mg
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