Description
This recipe provides instructions for making a moist and decadent chocolate fudge cake from scratch. It includes a rich chocolate fudge sauce and tips for a perfect cake.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup superfine sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 cup full-fat milk, room temperature
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate melts or chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Carefully pour the boiling water into the batter and whisk until smooth. The batter will be thin. This is key for a moist chocolate fudge cake.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. This is a crucial step for a perfect chocolate fudge cake.
- While the cake cools, prepare the chocolate fudge sauce. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not boil.
- Remove the cream from the heat and add the dark chocolate chips. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy. This creates a rich chocolate fudge sauce.
- Once the cake is completely cool, pour the warm chocolate fudge sauce over the top, letting it drip down the sides for a decadent chocolate fudge cake presentation.
Notes
- Sifting the cocoa powder prevents lumps and ensures a smoother batter for your chocolate fudge cake.
- Ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature for a well-emulsified batter.
- Using oil in addition to butter helps keep this chocolate fudge cake moist for days.
- Do not overbake the cake, as this can lead to a dry texture.
- Adjust baking time as needed based on your oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg