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Best Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe In The World
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
- 1 and ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- ½ cup salted butter or unsalted butter + 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 and ¼ cups white or brown sugar, caster or superfine
- 3 oz dark melted chocolate or ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa power
- 2 and ½ cups all-purpose or plain flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup boiling hot water
- 1 cup sour cream
Dark Chocolate Fudge Frosting
- 4 oz chocolate chips or 4 squares of dark chocolate
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 3 and ¾ cups of powdered sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla essence
- ½ cup unsalted butter
Instructions
Easy Moist Chocolate Mud Cake Recipe
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly lubricate an 8-inch round cake pan with vegetable oil and line with parchment paper. Then, again spray cooking oil.
- Take a medium-sized container, beat together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
- Add sugar and eggs to a large container and beat for up to 5 minutes. Put melted chocolate and vanilla essence. Pour dry batter consecutively with sour cream and then add boiling water and mix everything to combine well.
- Transfer the mixture into prepared cake pans and bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the moist chocolate cake recipe with oil comes out clean.
- If making chocolate peanut butter filled cupcakes, bake for 20 minutes or until the toothpick comes out semi-clean with a minimal amount of cake due to the fudgy consistency.
- Bring pans of moist chocolate mud cake recipe out of the oven and allow them to cool for at least 10 minutes.
Chocolate Fudge Frosting
- Melt chocolate chips or dark chocolate in the microwave for 1 minute. Mix until smooth and stir in softened salted or unsalted butter. Set aside.
- In a bowl, add powdered sugar, vanilla essence, and milk, and then combine the chocolate batter.
- Place the bowl on ice and beat with an electric beater until thickened to a spreadable consistency.
- Spread it over the best chocolate fudge cake recipe in the world—tops, and sides with a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Serve to your loved ones and enjoy.
10 thoughts on “[Divine] Taste Perfection With This Chocolate Fudge Cake!”
This Chocolate Fudge Cake was a total hit at my family dinner! It was incredibly moist and the fudge icing was to die for. Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. Definitely making this again for our next gathering!
I’ve been on the hunt for the ultimate chocolate cake recipe, and I think I’ve found it! This cake is so rich and fudgy, exactly what I was craving. I added a pinch of espresso powder to the batter and it really intensified the chocolate flavor. Amazing!
Made this cake for my best friend’s birthday and it was a showstopper! The layers were so moist and the fudge frosting was rich without being too sweet. I got so many compliments and was asked for the recipe multiple times. A definite keeper!
Wow, just wow! This Chocolate Fudge Cake is the best I’ve ever made. The texture is perfect and the fudge icing is incredibly smooth. I decorated the top with some chocolate shavings and it looked as good as it tasted. This recipe is a must-try for chocolate lovers.
I’m not usually a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were fantastic. The cake was moist and the fudge frosting was a perfect match. Served it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it was heaven. Will be making this again for sure!
Absolutely decadent! This Chocolate Fudge Cake recipe made me feel like a professional baker. The cake was rich and the fudge icing was the perfect consistency. I sprinkled some sea salt on top for a salty-sweet contrast and it was a hit.
Tried this recipe for a potluck and it disappeared in minutes! The cake is so chocolatey and the fudge icing is divine. It’s rich, so you only need a small slice to feel satisfied. This is going to be my go-to recipe for chocolate cake from now on.
I made this Chocolate Fudge Cake for a dinner party and it was the perfect end to the meal. The cake itself is moist and flavorful, and the fudge icing is just heavenly. It’s a bit indulgent, but worth every calorie. Received rave reviews from all my guests!
This cake is a chocolate lover’s dream come true! It was moist, rich, and the fudge icing was silky smooth. I followed the recipe to the letter and it turned out perfectly. Served it with fresh raspberries on the side for a bit of tartness. Delicious!
I baked this Chocolate Fudge Cake for my office and it was devoured in no time! The cake is incredibly moist and the fudge frosting is rich and luscious. I received so many compliments and requests for the recipe. This will definitely be my go-to chocolate cake recipe.