Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's dream with this Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake, a decadent dessert crafted for special occasions or anytime you crave a little luxury. Featuring a moist and tender crumb thanks to a combination of buttermilk and boiling water, this two-layer cake is infused with the rich depth of unsweetened cocoa powder and topped with a silky fudge frosting made from dark chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter. Easy to prepare yet utterly show-stopping, it’s perfect for birthdays, holidays, or as a centerpiece for your dessert table. Whether served plain or adorned with your favorite decorations, each slice promises a melt-in-your-mouth experience filled with bold, chocolatey goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cups buttermilk (room temperature)
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 eggs (large, room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cups boiling water
- 1.5 cups dark chocolate chips
- 0.75 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy release.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed with an electric mixer until combined.
Reduce the speed to low and slowly add the boiling water to the batter. Mix until the batter is smooth and slightly runny.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the fudge frosting, combine the dark chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler). Stir until melted and smooth.
Remove the frosting from the heat and let it cool for 10-15 minutes, or until it thickens to a spreadable consistency.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of fudge frosting on top. Add the second layer and spread frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
Decorate the cake as desired. Slice and serve for a rich, chocolatey indulgence!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6364 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 335.8 g | 431% | |
| Saturated Fat | 143.8 g | 719% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 622 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 4612 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 879.2 g | 320% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 94.0 g | 336% | |
| Total Sugars | 561.1 g | ||
| Protein | 101.6 g | 203% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 823 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 64.2 mg | 357% | |
| Potassium | 5379 mg | 114% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
