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Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Cake

A rich and decadent chocolate cake topped with a smooth ganache, perfect for any chocolate lover and ideal for celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature for better mixing
  • 1 cup whole milk Room temperature for better mixing
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water Added to thin the batter
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin).
  5. Pour evenly into prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely.
Making the Ganache
  1. Heat the cream until it starts to simmer.
  2. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Place one cake layer on a plate, spread a layer of ganache on top, then place the second cake on top.
  2. Pour the remaining ganache over the top and let it drip down the sides.
  3. Slice and enjoy your ultimate chocolate fudge cake!

Notes

Serve with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries, and can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days or frozen for longer.