Holiday Fudge Cake Recipe

Name: Holiday Fudge Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup; 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 3/4 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 10 pecan halves

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sour cream
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 pecan halves

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch round pan and line bottom with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl stir together flour, 3/4 cup sugar, cocoa, instant coffee, baking soda and salt. Beat in 1/2 cup softened butter, sour cream, egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pan.
3
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in pan, then turn out onto a wire rack. Gently peel off parchment paper. Cool completely.
4
To make the Fudge Nut Glaze: In a small saucepan combine cream, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, corn syrup, chocolate chips. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Continue to cook stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 10 minutes. Stir in nuts and vanilla.
5
Place cake on serving plate. Pour glaze evenly over cake, allowing some to run down sides. Arrange nuts on top. Refrigerate until glaze is firm, about 1 hour.

2720

kcal

Calories

248

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee powder, and more.

Yes, Holiday Fudge 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.

Holiday Fudge Cake

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