Decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipes

Recipe 1: Classic Chocolate Fudge Cake

Ingredients:

  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 3/4 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, at room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

For the Chocolate Fudge Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 and 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
  4. Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
  7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Chocolate Fudge Frosting:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Add the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed until the ingredients are combined. Then increase the speed to medium-high and beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
  3. Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost the top of one cake layer with a generous amount of chocolate fudge frosting. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
  4. Optionally, you can decorate the cake with chocolate shavings or additional cocoa powder.

Recipe 2: Flourless Chocolate Fudge Cake (Gluten-Free)

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 6 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a heatproof bowl, combine the cubed butter and chopped bittersweet chocolate. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
  3. Whisk in the granulated sugar until well combined.
  4. Add the cocoa powder and whisk until incorporated.
  5. Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
  6. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are set, but the center is still slightly jiggly.
  9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack. The cake will continue to set as it cools.
  10. Once the cake is completely cooled, you can dust it with powdered sugar or cocoa powder before serving.

Conclusion:
Indulge in the decadence of these chocolate fudge cake recipes. Whether you choose the classic version with a luscious fudge frosting or the gluten-free flourless option, both cakes promise to be a chocolate lover’s dream come true. Share these delectable treats with family and friends, and watch as they savor every rich and fudgy bite. Enjoy!