Easy Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe

This easy chocolate fudge cake recipe by The Chopping Board is the ultimate dessert for all the sweet tooths. I highly recommend this recipe, especially if you are not a fan of cake mixes. Homemade cakes are a lot better even if they take more time to prepare. On a side note, there are ways to make a box of cake mix taste homemade, check this out: 11 Best Hacks to Making Boxed Cakes Taste Homemade

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This chocolate cake is moist, rich, and heavenly. It seriously tastes like it’s from a bakery. Adding coffee helped bring out the chocolate flavors. It turned out delicious – so much better than I expected. Everything is just perfect, especially the chocolate ganache on top.

Go ahead and try this homemade chocolate cake recipe at home now. It is easy to make and perfect for gatherings or any celebration.

For more chocolate dessert recipes, check these out: Easy 3-Ingredient Chocolate Cake Recipe, Easy-to-Make Zucchini Chocolate Cake, Easy Southern Chocolate Delight Recipe

Homemade Chocolate Fudge Cake Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of cocoa powder
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 cup of oil
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 2 eggs (room temperature)  or 1/2 cup of yogurt
• 1 cup of hot coffee (2 teaspoons of instant coffee in 1 cup of water)

Chocolate ganache (optional):

• 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate
• 3/4 cup of heavy cream (warm)

How to Make Chocolate Cake

Step 1:

In a large bowl, add the all purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix until well combined.

Step 2:

Add the cooking oil, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs. Whisk until well combined and smooth.

Step 3:

Mix in the hot coffee and mix until well incorporated. Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula.

Step 4:

Grease your baking pan and line with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the pan, then thump to remove air bubbles.

Step 5:

Place inside the oven and bake at 350F for about 40 minutes.

Step 6:

Make the chocolate ganache. In a heatproof cup, add the semi-sweet chocolate and warm heavy cream. Mix until well combined. Cover until the cake is done baking.

Step 7:

To check if the cake is done, insert a toothpick and if it comes out clean, your cake is ready. Remove the cake from the pan. Slice the top part off to make it flat.

Step 8:

Poke holes in the warm cake. Pour the chocolate ganache onto the cake little at a time, making sure to fill the holes. Spread all over the cake even the sides. Keep in the fridge for half an hour. Garnish with some chocolate shredding.

Easy Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe