Description
Rich chocolate fudge cake promises a delectable journey through layers of intense cocoa bliss. Silky ganache and moist crumb invite pure indulgence, making each slice a sinful celebration you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Cake Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400 grams) sugar
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons (7.5 grams) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) salt
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) espresso powder
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) boiling water
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) butter, softened
- 1 cup (100 grams) cocoa powder
- 4 cups (480 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and preparing a baking pan with a light grease coating and parchment paper lining.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by sifting flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder into a large mixing bowl, ensuring a uniform and lump-free mixture.
- Transform the dry ingredients into a liquid batter by gently introducing milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla, stirring until harmoniously blended, then carefully incorporate boiling water to achieve a smooth, liquid consistency.
- Transfer the liquid batter into the prepared pan, distributing it evenly, and place in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and dry.
- During the cake’s cooling phase, craft the decadent frosting by whipping butter and cocoa powder until light and airy, methodically alternating between powdered sugar and milk additions.
- Enhance the frosting’s depth by incorporating vanilla and a touch of salt, continuing to blend until achieving a creamy, spreadable texture.
- Once the cake has completely cooled and reached room temperature, generously apply the rich fudge frosting across the entire surface, creating an even and luxurious coating.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter blending and even cake texture.
- Swap out vegetable oil with applesauce for a lighter, lower-fat version of the cake.
- Experiment with adding instant coffee granules to enhance the deep chocolate flavor without making it taste like coffee.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace all-purpose flour with a quality gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum for better structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 59 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg