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Close-up of a chocolate fudge cake slice showing a dark, fudgy crumb and chocolate frosting

CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE

Ultra-rich chocolate cake with a deep cocoa flavor and a smooth chocolate ganache you can spread in swirls.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
chill time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 575
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 7 tbsp butter 100 g
  • 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips 125 g / 4 oz
  • 1 1/3 cups white sugar 275 g
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp vegetable oil 65 ml
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder 17 g
  • 1 1/4 cups flour 150 g
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup hot water 250 ml
  • 1 tbsp coffee granules
Ganache
  • 1 cup heavy cream 250 ml
  • 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips 250 g

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or spatula
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
  • Offset spatula (for frosting)

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment and lightly grease the sides.
  2. In a heat-safe bowl, melt the butter and 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips until smooth.
  3. Stir in sugar, oil, vanilla, and eggs until glossy and well combined.
  4. Sift or whisk in cocoa powder, flour, and baking powder. Mix just until no dry streaks remain.
  5. Dissolve coffee granules in hot water, then pour into the batter. Stir until smooth.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake 30–40 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Cool 10–15 minutes in the pan, then turn out and cool completely.
  8. For ganache, heat heavy cream until steaming. Pour over 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips, let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  9. Let ganache cool until thick and spreadable, stirring occasionally.
  10. Spread ganache over the cooled cake and create swirls. Chill briefly for cleaner slices if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 575kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 8gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 4gSugar: 52gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 3.5mg

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Notes

  • Coffee boosts chocolate flavor without making it taste like coffee; skip it and use plain hot water if needed.
  • Don’t overmix after adding flour to keep the crumb soft.
  • Let ganache cool and thicken before spreading so it doesn’t run.
  • Swap dark chocolate chips for semi-sweet if that’s what you have.
  • For super-clean slices, chill the frosted cake 30 minutes and slice with a warm knife.
 

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