Classic Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe

Name: Classic Chocolate Fudge Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 sq. baking chocolate, unsweetened; 1/2 c. butter, room temperature; 2 1/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed; 3 eggs; 2 tsp. vanilla extract; 2 1/4 c. cake flour, sifted; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. sour cream; 1 c. boiling water

Servings: persons

3 sq. baking chocolate, unsweetened
1/2 c. butter, room temperature
2 1/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/4 c. cake flour, sifted
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. sour cream
1 c. boiling water

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a metal bowl over hot (but not boiling) water, slowly melt chocolate, stirring gently. Cool. Grease two 9-inch round layer cake pans and line with waxed paper. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter; add sugar and eggs. Beat at high speed for five minutes until light and fluffy. Be sure to scrape bottom and sides of pan to mix thoroughly. Beat in vanilla and cooled chocolate. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Mix into creamed mixture alternating with sour cream, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. When thoroughly blended, stir in boiling water.
2
Batter will be thin. Pour immediately into prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool in pans 15 minutes.
3
Finish cooling on wire racks.

2390

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

284

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 sq. baking chocolate, unsweetened, 1/2 c. butter, room temperature, 2 1/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Classic Chocolate Fudge Cake falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Chocolate Fudge Cake

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