Description
Indulge in the decadence of Ina Garten’s Chocolate Fudge Cake, a luscious dessert that promises to elevate any occasion. This rich, moist chocolate cake is layered with a silky ganache frosting, creating an unforgettable treat for birthdays, holidays, or just a well-deserved indulgence. The combination of cocoa powder and hot coffee amplifies the deep chocolate flavor, while buttermilk and vegetable oil ensure a tender texture. Easy to make yet stunning to present, this cake will leave everyone at your table begging for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 8 oz chopped chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry until just blended; gently stir in hot coffee.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream and pour over chopped chocolate; let sit before stirring in butter and vanilla.
- Once cakes are cool, frost with ganache.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg