Description
Indulge in the rich, moist goodness of this Chocolate Fudge Cake, the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers. With its deep chocolate flavor, ultra-moist texture, and luxurious chocolate buttercream frosting, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and full of decadent flavor, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering or simply for satisfying your chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups sugar
¾ cup cocoa powder (Dutch-process)
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup hot coffee (or hot water with instant coffee)
½ cup avocado oil (or any neutral oil)
¾ cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp white vinegar
For the Frosting:
1 cup butter (room temperature)
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
⅓ cup cocoa powder (Dutch-process)
2 oz semisweet chocolate (melted)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Prepare the Cake:
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Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease two 9-inch cake pans, line the bottoms with parchment paper, and dust the sides with cocoa powder.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Combine Wet Ingredients:
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In a separate bowl, whisk together hot coffee, oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
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Make the Batter:
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Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
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Bake:
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Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Prepare the Frosting:
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Beat the butter in a bowl until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, followed by the melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until smooth and creamy.
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Assemble the Cake:
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Once the cake is completely cool, frost it with the chocolate buttercream frosting.
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Notes
Flavors: Add a splash of coffee liqueur or a teaspoon of orange zest to the frosting for a unique twist.
Gluten-Free: Substitute with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for a gluten-free version.
Different Frosting: Swap the chocolate buttercream for whipped cream or cream cheese frosting for a lighter alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
