chocolate fudge cake
Indulge in this rich and decadent chocolate fudge cake that is perfect for any occasion. This cake is moist, dense, and incredibly chocolaty, making it a chocolate lover's dream.
Equipment
- 1 9-inch round cake pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 toothpick or cake tester
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water Carefully stir into the batter.
- to taste chocolate frosting Optional for layering or topping.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat the mixture on medium speed with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, frost with chocolate frosting once cooled, and serve.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can add chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
Feel free to sprinkle some powdered sugar on top for a simple decoration.
This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or it can be frozen for longer storage.