Chocolate Fudge Cake

A moist chocolate cake with velvety chocolate fudge frosting. The cake itself is a dream, with a tender crumb that practically melts in your mouth. But the real star if the show is the fudge frosting. This isn't your average frosting - it's thick, luxurious, and unforgettable.

Servings: 15

Ingredients:

Chocolate Cake

• 1¾ cup all-purpose flour

• 1½ cups white sugar

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ¾ cup cocoa powder

• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules

• 2¼ teaspoons baking soda

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup milk

• ½ cup canola oil or vegetable oil

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup water, hot

Chocolate Fudge Frosting

• 2 cups dark chocolate chips

• ½ cup + 1 Tablespoon butter, salted

• ½ cup + ⅓ cup powdered sugar

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• ½ teaspoon instant coffee granules

• 1 pinch salt

• ¾ cup + 2 Tablespoons heavy cream

Directions:

Chocolate Cake

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13 pan, set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together. Sifting ensures that the dry ingredients are thoroughly mixed and lump-free.

3. Add brown sugar, white sugar and coffee granules to the dry ingredients. Use a hand whisk to thoroughly combine all of the dry ingredients. This helps to evenly distribute the leavening agents and sugar, ensuring a uniform texture in your cake.

4. In another bowl, whisk the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs together. Make sure the wet ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

5. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into this well. Carefully fold the dry ingredients into the wet ones until they are just combined.

6. Gradually add the hot water to the batter, stirring continuously until smooth. The batter will be thin, but this is normal. The hot water helps to bloom the cocoa and create a moist cake.

7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pan. Tap the pan on the counter to release any air bubbles. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chocolate Fudge Frosting

1. In a medium-sized pan set over medium heat, mix together the chocolate, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, instant coffee granules, cream, and salt. Continuously stir the ingredients until the chocolate and butter are fully melted, and the mixture becomes smooth and glossy. Remove from the heat.

2. Transfer the frosting to a mixing bowl. Allow it to reach room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator to cool. Stir every 10 minutes, until it achieves a thick yet spreadable consistency.

3. Once the frosting has reached the desired consistency, generously apply it over the cooled cake. If desired, you can decorate the frosted cake with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or any other decorations you prefer.