Description
A rich and moist chocolate fudge cake elevated with coffee and topped with a glossy ganache, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup hot coffee or hot water
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Edible sugar flowers or chocolate decorations
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix in eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth, then slowly stir in hot coffee or water.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow cake to cool completely.
- Heat heavy cream until steaming, pour over the chopped dark chocolate, let sit for 2 minutes, add butter, and stir until smooth.
- Allow ganache to cool slightly until thick but pourable, then glaze the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Decorate with chocolate sprinkles and edible decorations while ganache is still soft.
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to set, then slice and serve.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream and fresh berries for a delightful contrast. Can also be paired with vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cake, chocolate, dessert, rich, fudge