Description
Indulge in this Easy Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe (with Hot Frosting) for a rich, gooey dessert that will impress every chocolate lover! Perfect for any occasion, this cake boasts a luscious texture and decadent chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
- ¾ cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 ½ tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- ½ cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Hot Water
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cake bakes evenly and rises beautifully.
- Prepare the Baking Pan: Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar. Whisk together until well blended.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate Hot Water: Carefully stir in the hot water. This helps to enhance the chocolate flavor and creates a thin batter that will yield a fudgy cake.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Hot Frosting: While the cake cools, prepare the hot frosting by melting butter in a saucepan and whisking in cocoa powder and powdered sugar along with milk until smooth and glossy.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cake is completely cool, pour the hot frosting over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides for that deliciously gooey finish.
Notes
- Ensure your ingredients are at room temperature for better blending and texture.
- Mix the batter just until combined to avoid a dense cake.
- Use a toothpick to check the cake for doneness to avoid overbaking.
- Ensure the cake cools completely before frosting for the best results.
- Don’t hesitate to try different extracts or add-ins to personalize your cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Fudge Cake, Easy Chocolate Cake, Dessert Recipe