Decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake

Ingredients (Serves 8–10)

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
• ½ cup hot coffee (enhances chocolate flavor)

For the Ganache Frosting:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla.
4. Combine wet and dry: Add the dry mixture alternately with sour cream and hot coffee. Mix until smooth.
5. Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
6. Prepare ganache: Heat cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate and butter. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
7. Frost the cake: Spread ganache over one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and cover the entire cake with remaining ganache.

Serving Notes

• This cake pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
• For extra indulgence, sprinkle sea salt flakes or drizzle caramel sauce over slices.
• The recipe can also be adapted into cupcakes or mini cakes.