Looking for an easy chocolate fudge cake recipe? This one is sure to please! This cake is made with simple ingredients and is perfect for any occasion.
This cake is so moist and fudgy, you won’t be able to resist! The chocolate fudge icing is the perfect finishing touch to this delectable cake. You’ll want to make this one over and over again!
This fudge cake is so easy to make and so chocolatey and fudgy! It’s made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry and it comes together in just a few minutes. It’s the perfect cake for any chocolate lover!
A chocolate cake is a classic dessert that is loved by many. There are many different ways to make a chocolate cake, but one of the most popular is to start with a basic chocolate cake recipe and then add buttercream icing. Some people prefer to use white frosting for their cake, but black is more traditional. You can also add chopped nuts to the top of the cake before you decorate it. Chocolate fudge frosting is a great finishing touch.
Cakes are yummy, and they’re even better when they’re easy to make. So here’s an easy chocolate fudge cake recipe that anyone can make and everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 150 ml sunflower oil, plus extra for the tin
- 175 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 150 g sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp golden syrup
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 150 ml semi-skimmed milk
Icing:
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 225 g icing sugar
- 40 g cocoa powder
- 2½ tbsp milk
METHOD
- Heat the oven up to 180C/160C fan. Put Oil and line the base of two sandwich tins. Filter the flour, cocoa powder, and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl. Add the sugar and mix well.
- Add the golden syrup, eggs, sunflower oil, and milk. Beat them well with an electric whisk until smooth.
- Then Pour the batter/mixture into the two tins and bake for around 25-30 mins until risen and firm to the touch. Remove it from the oven, and leave it to cool for 10 mins before turning it out onto a cooling tray.
- To make the icing, beat together all ingredients in a bowl until fluffy (about 5 minutes). Spread over one side of each cake using an icing knife or spoon then sandwich with another layer of cake on top before drizzling more icing over all sides (this will keep your cake moist).
Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Unsweetened cocoa powder is made from the husk of the cocoa bean.
- It’s used in baking and in chocolate drinks.
- And it’s a source of antioxidants
All-purpose flour
- Flour is a binder. It makes the cake moist, and it helps it hold together when you cut it into the cake.
- Flour is a leavening agent. When you bake this cake, the flour will trap some of the CO2 produced by baking soda and baking powder, causing your cake to rise like a breakfast pastry!
- Flour is a thickener. The more flour you add to a batter or dough recipe, the thicker it will become (though there’s a limit).
Butter
1/2 stick of butter is almost equal to 1/2 cup. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, feel free to use 1 stick rather than measuring it out with cups. You may also use 1/2 pound of butter instead—just remember that it will be easier to work with if you add it in chunks rather than trying to measure out half a pound at once!
Eggs are healthy
Eggs are a great source of protein and other vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Their high-quality proteins help build muscle mass and maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails. Eggs contain vitamin A, which is essential for good vision and growth; vitamin D helps you absorb calcium to keep your bones strong; vitamin B12 helps red blood cells produce the energy needed for a healthy metabolism; choline supports brain function as well as liver health.
Vanilla extract
Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter. Vanilla is responsible for adding flavor and moisture, which helps keep your cake moist and fluffy. It also helps with the texture of your cake.
To add the vanilla extract to your batter after it’s been mixed together, stir in about one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired level of spice (you can always add more later!).
Chopped walnuts
- Walnuts are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. These healthy fats can help lower cholesterol, prevent heart disease and reduce inflammation.
- Walnuts are also high in vitamin E, which helps maintain a healthy immune system and improve blood flow.
- They contain B vitamins, including folate and niacin (vitamin B3). These vitamins help keep your cells healthy and fight against diseases like cancer or Alzheimer’s disease.
- Walnuts are also good for your brain health because they contain iron that supports cognitive function—that includes memory and concentration—and improves blood flow to the brain.
- And finally, walnuts have fiber! Fiber makes you feel fuller faster so you eat less overall throughout the day (and therefore lose weight).
This cake is super easy to make. The walnuts are optional—the cake tastes just as delicious without them. You’ll also need a greased 9-inch round cake pan and aluminum foil to line it.
The recipe calls for all-purpose flour, but if you want to use whole wheat pastry flour instead, just reduce the amount of sugar by 1/2 cup (1/2 cup = 4 tablespoons). If you’re not a fan of chocolate, feel free to add some vanilla extract or almond extract instead!
Conclusion
If you’re looking for an easy dessert to make, this is it! It has a rich chocolate flavor and is so simple to put together. The addition of walnuts is optional, but they really add a nice texture. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do.
