Description
Linda’s Fudge Cake delivers rich chocolate bliss with layers of intense cocoa flavor. Moist chocolate cake topped with silky ganache promises indulgent moments that chocolate enthusiasts will eagerly savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) milk
Chocolate Components:
- 2 cups (340 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and carefully coat two 9-inch (23-centimeter) circular cake pans with butter and flour, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until uniformly combined.
- Create a smooth batter by incorporating softened butter, room-temperature eggs, pure vanilla extract, and whole milk, stirring until the mixture achieves a consistent texture without lumps.
- Distribute the cake batter evenly between the prepared pans, using a spatula to level the surfaces and eliminate any air pockets.
- Position the cake pans in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to rest in the pans for 10 minutes, enabling gentle cooling and easier removal.
- Carefully transfer the cakes to a wire cooling rack, letting them reach room temperature completely before frosting.
- For the chocolate frosting, gently melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Remove the chocolate mixture from heat and whisk in heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until the frosting becomes smooth and glossy.
- Place the first cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of chocolate frosting across the top.
- Carefully position the second cake layer on top and generously coat the entire cake with the remaining frosting, creating an even, tempting surface.
Notes
- Indulge in a chocolate lover’s dream with this incredibly moist and rich cake that promises to steal the show at any gathering.
- Simplify your baking experience with a straightforward one-bowl mixing technique that guarantees delicious results every single time.
- Transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary dessert that feels like a professional bakery creation right in your own kitchen.
- Maximize flavor potential by using premium cocoa powder and ensuring all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- Preserve the cake’s divine texture by storing at room temperature and enjoying within three days of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 564 kcal
- Sugar: 52 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 112 mg