Chocolate Fire Cake Recipe

Indulge in this intensely rich and moist Chocolate Fire Cake, a classic recipe updated for modern kitchens. This recipe, inspired by Cooking Light (2001), delivers a perfectly baked chocolate cake with a luscious melted chocolate drizzle. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 2246.4 kcal
Protein 73g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Fire Cake

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How to Make Chocolate Fire Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Use an electric mixer for best results.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cake is cooling, melt the chocolate chips. You can do this by placing them in a microwave-safe bowl and microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth, or by using a double boiler.
  10. Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the melted chocolate over the top.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

71 g

Sugar

893g

Fat

240g

Carbs

121g

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