chocolate fudge cake
This rich and decadent chocolate fudge cake is perfect for chocolate lovers. It's moist, chocolatey, and incredibly easy to prepare. Ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or any time you want to indulge in a sweet treat.
Equipment
- 1 9x13 inch baking pan
- multiple mixing bowls
- 1 whisk
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 electric mixer (optional)
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 toothpick or cake tester
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with lemon juice)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour the 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together until well mixed.
- In another bowl, mix together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Slowly stir in the boiling water to the batter until smooth. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For an extra touch, you can top the cake with chocolate ganache or your favorite frosting once it has cooled.
Notes
For an extra touch, you can top the cake with chocolate ganache or your favorite frosting once it has cooled.
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
This cake can also be made as cupcakes; just adjust the baking time to about 20-25 minutes.