Fudge Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent chocolate fudge cake – a fast and easy recipe perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings! This classic recipe, originally from a Maine church ladies cookbook, delivers rich, moist, and intensely chocolatey cake in under an hour. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 2265 kcal
Protein 77g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Fudge Cake

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fudge Cake

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How to Make Fudge Cake

  1. Melt 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter and 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips in a double boiler or heat-safe bowl set over simmering water, stirring occasionally until completely melted and smooth.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until well combined.
  3. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ¾ teaspoon baking soda.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, along with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 cup chopped nuts (optional).
  6. Pour batter into a well-greased and floured 9x9 inch baking pan.
  7. Bake in a preheated 325°F (160°C) oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool completely before frosting with your favorite icing.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

87 g

Sugar

820g

Fat

279g

Carbs

94g