Description
Midnight Fudge Cake brings intense chocolate richness to dessert lovers seeking pure indulgence. Deep cocoa flavors and velvety texture will satisfy your most passionate chocolate cravings with one heavenly slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) hot brewed coffee
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch cake pan by lightly coating with butter and dusting with flour.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Cream butter and sugar in a separate large bowl until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cake.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, whisking thoroughly after each addition to maintain a consistent texture.
- Gently fold vanilla extract into the wet ingredients, distributing the flavor evenly throughout the batter.
- Alternately add dry ingredient mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, mixing gently to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender crumb.
- Pour hot coffee into the batter, stirring until the mixture becomes uniformly smooth and rich in color.
- Transfer batter to the prepared cake pan, spreading evenly to ensure consistent baking.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Allow cake to cool completely on a wire rack, releasing it from the pan after 10 minutes.
- Prepare frosting by melting butter and blending with cocoa powder until glossy and well-combined.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and milk, beating until the frosting reaches a silky, spreadable consistency.
- Stir vanilla into the frosting for enhanced flavor depth.
- Generously spread frosting over the cooled cake, creating a smooth, decadent topping.
Notes
- Swap buttermilk with dairy-free alternatives like almond milk or coconut milk for a vegan version.
- Use decaf coffee if you want to reduce caffeine content while maintaining the rich chocolate flavor.
- Consider adding a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate’s depth without increasing coffee intensity.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and ensure a smooth, even coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg