Description
Indulgent chocolate fudge cake promises pure bliss with its rich, velvety layers of intense cocoa goodness. Sweet chocolate dreams come alive, melting hearts and satisfying deepest dessert cravings for chocolate enthusiasts everywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) butter
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) caster sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 200 grams (7 ounces) dark chocolate
- 200 milliliters (6.8 fluid ounces) double cream
Dry Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) self-raising flour
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) cocoa powder
- 1 vanilla pod, seeds scraped
Topping Ingredients:
- 20 grams (0.7 ounces) butter
- Chopped chocolate
- Fudge pieces
- Toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a 28cm cake tin with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and airy, creating a smooth, pale mixture.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough blending after each addition.
- Delicately scrape and mix in vanilla seeds, infusing the batter with rich flavor.
- Gently sift cocoa powder and flour, carefully folding into the wet ingredients to maintain a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake tin, spreading evenly.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes, checking for a springy texture and clean skewer when inserted.
- Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- For the fudge topping, gently warm cream in a saucepan, then whisk in chocolate and butter until silky and glossy.
- Generously drizzle the warm fudge over the cooled cake, allowing it to cascade naturally.
- While the icing remains soft, sprinkle chosen toppings to create a decorative finish.
Notes
- Check cake doneness by inserting a skewer into the center, which should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Prevent dry cake by not overmixing the batter and watching baking time carefully.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free blend for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Enhance chocolate flavor by using high-quality dark cocoa powder and letting ingredients reach room temperature before mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 115mg