Description
Midnight fudge cake delivers rich chocolate bliss with layers of intense flavor. Dark cocoa and smooth ganache create an irresistible dessert travelers crave.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 12 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 12 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 12 cup hot water
- 12 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Leavening Agents:
- 12 teaspoon baking soda
- 12 teaspoon baking powder
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 12 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 14 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and coating a 9-inch round cake pan with a light grease layer to prevent sticking.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by thoroughly whisking flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a mixing vessel until uniformly blended.
- Incorporate melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, stirring until the batter achieves a smooth, consistent texture without lumps.
- Gradually introduce hot water to the batter, mixing carefully to ensure complete integration and a silky-smooth consistency.
- Gently fold chocolate chips throughout the batter, distributing them evenly to guarantee delectable chocolate pockets in every slice.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the greased cake pan, spreading it evenly to create a level surface for consistent baking.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cake is perfectly cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely in the pan, which helps it set and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Customize chocolate intensity by selecting high-quality cocoa powder, which dramatically enhances the cake’s rich flavor profile.
- Consider replacing buttermilk with dairy-free alternatives like almond milk mixed with apple cider vinegar for a vegan version.
- Prevent chocolate chips from sinking by lightly coating them in flour before folding into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the cake.
- Achieve ultra-moist texture by slightly underbaking the cake and allowing residual heat to complete the cooking process, creating a decadent, fudgy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg