Fudge Fantasy Cake Recipe

Name: Fudge Fantasy Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 2 cups buttermilk; 2 cups cold strong brewed coffee; 1 cup canola oil; 1 cup honey; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 cups sugar; 1-1/2 cups baking cocoa; 2 teaspoons salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 12 fresh strawberries; 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 package (2 pounds) confectioners' sugar; 1-1/2 cups baking cocoa; 1-1/4 cups half-and-half cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries; 1-1/2 cups crushed chocolate wafers; Chocolate curls

Servings: persons

4 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups cold strong brewed coffee
1 cup canola oil
1 cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups baking cocoa
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
12 fresh strawberries
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 cup butter, softened
1 package (2 pounds) confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 cups baking cocoa
1-1/4 cups half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1-1/2 cups crushed chocolate wafers
Chocolate curls

1
Line four 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; grease and flour the pans and paper. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil, honey and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, salt, baking soda and baking powder; add to egg mixture and beat just until blended. Transfer batter to prepared pans.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4
Meanwhile for strawberries, in a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip strawberries in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
5
For filling, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream and coffee granules just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until ganache reaches a spreading consistency, about 45 minutes.
6
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar and cocoa until fluffy. Add cream and vanilla; beat until smooth.
7
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with 1/2 cup filling; arrange 1 cup sliced strawberries over filling. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer; spread remaining filling over top.
8
Frost sides and top edge of cake with 4 cups frosting. Press crushed wafers into sides of cake; pipe remaining frosting around edges. Top with chocolate curls and chocolate-covered strawberries. Refrigerate until serving.

4355

kcal

Calories

285

Fat

449

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 eggs, 2 cups buttermilk, 2 cups cold strong brewed coffee, 1 cup canola oil, and more.

Yes, Fudge Fantasy Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fudge Fantasy Cake

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