Chocolate Fudge Cake

Indulge in pure decadence with this classic Chocolate Fudge Cake, a dessert lover’s dream that boasts rich, moist layers of chocolatey goodness smothered in a luscious homemade fudge frosting. Crafted with pantry staples like cocoa powder, flour, and sugar, this easy yet show-stopping recipe comes together in just over an hour, making it perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any time your chocolate cravings strike. The secret to its ultra-moist crumb lies in the addition of boiling water to the batter, creating an irresistibly tender texture. Topped with a glossy fudge frosting made from melted semisweet chocolate and heavy cream, every bite is velvety, sweet, and deeply satisfying. Serve it as is, or elevate it with a garnish of chocolate shavings or fresh berries for a bakery-worthy finish. Perfect for gatherings, this cake generously serves 12, ensuring everyone gets a slice of chocolate heaven!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups Powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat the mixture on medium speed using an electric mixer for about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be very thin, but this is normal.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

For the fudge frosting, begin by melting the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 9

Once melted, stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 10

Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the semisweet chocolate chips, stirring until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.

Step 11

Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth and glossy.

Step 12

Allow the frosting to cool slightly before spreading it between the cake layers, over the top, and on the sides of the cake.

Step 13

Decorate with chocolate shavings or fresh berries if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2143.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7033.1

Total Fat 352.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 159.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.7g
Cholesterol 829.3mg	0%
Sodium 5254.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 967.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.7g	0%
Total Sugars 727.4g
Protein 73.9g	0%

Vitamin D 189.4IU	0%
Calcium 653.2mg	0%
Iron 29.4mg	0%
Potassium 2520.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.2%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 52.8%