Description
A decadent dessert for chocolate lovers, combining rich chocolate cake, creamy frosting, and warm fudge sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water for milder flavor)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk (adjust for consistency)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for fudge sauce)
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla (for fudge sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Beat until combined. Gradually add hot coffee and mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Let cool completely.
- For frosting, cream softened butter until smooth. Gradually add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add milk to desired consistency and beat in vanilla.
- For hot fudge sauce, combine heavy cream, corn syrup, cocoa powder, sugar, and chocolate chips in a saucepan. Heat on low, whisking until smooth. Stir in vanilla and cool slightly.
- Layer cooled cakes with frosting in between. Cover the entire cake with remaining frosting and chill for 20 minutes.
- Warm the hot fudge sauce and pour over each slice before serving.
Notes
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added delight. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, fudge sauce, cakes, baking