King Arthur Flour's Favorite Fudge Cake

Indulge in the rich, chocolaty delight of King Arthur Flour's Favorite Fudge Cake, a timeless dessert that's perfect for any occasion. This decadent cake marries the bold flavor of unsweetened cocoa powder with the tender crumb of King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour, creating a luscious, moist texture that melts in your mouth. The batter comes together effortlessly with a combination of butter, vegetable oil, and a hint of vanilla, ensuring a perfectly balanced sweetness in every bite. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes, this cake is ideal for both novice and seasoned bakers. Frost it with your favorite buttercream or ganache to take it to the next level. Whether you're celebrating a milestone or simply treating yourself, this easy fudge cake recipe is bound to become a household favorite. Keywords: fudge cake recipe, King Arthur chocolate cake, moist chocolate cake, easy fudge cake recipe, best homemade chocolate cake.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 cups boiling water
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter
• 0.25 cups vegetable oil
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 0.75 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cups milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease two 8-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and boiling water until smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the salt, baking powder, baking soda, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, and mix well.

Step 5

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.

Step 6

Add the cooled cocoa mixture to the batter and mix until combined.

Step 7

Alternate adding the flour and milk to the batter (starting and ending with the flour) in three additions, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 8

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Once cooled, frost as desired (a chocolate or vanilla buttercream works beautifully) and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1422.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4024.5

Total Fat 140.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.8g
Cholesterol 518.0mg	0%
Sodium 3094.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 718.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 72.6g	0%
Total Sugars 416.9g
Protein 90.2g	0%

Vitamin D 189.4IU	0%
Calcium 588.5mg	0%
Iron 40.3mg	0%
Potassium 3512.9mg	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: 28.0%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 63.9%