This rich, moist Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe is a chocolate lover’s dream—featuring an ultra-tender crumb, deep cocoa flavor, and a silky chocolate ganache frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or anytime you crave an indulgent dessert!

Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Cake:

• 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
• ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
• 1 cup (240ml) hot coffee (enhances chocolate flavor)
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache Frosting:

• 1 ½ cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Optional Add-Ins:

• Chocolate shavings
• Fresh berries
• Sea salt flakes

How to Make Chocolate Fudge Cake recipe

Step 1: Prep & Mix Dry Ingredients

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round pans (or a 9×13″ sheet pan).
2. In a large bowl, sift together:
   • Flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2: Combine Wet Ingredients

1. In another bowl, whisk:
   • Eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla.
2. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry, mixing until smooth.
3. Slowly pour in hot coffee (batter will be thin—this is normal!).

Step 3: Bake

1. Divide batter evenly between pans.
2. Bake for 30-35 mins (or until a toothpick comes out clean).
3. Let cakes cool 10 mins in pans, then transfer to a wire rack.

Step 4: Make Chocolate Ganache Frosting

1. Heat heavy cream until steaming (not boiling).
2. Pour over chocolate chips + butter in a bowl. Let sit 2 mins, then stir until smooth.
3. Add vanilla and salt, then refrigerate 20-30 mins until spreadable.

Step 5: Assemble & Decorate

1. Once cakes are completely cooled, frost between layers and over the top.
2. Garnish with chocolate shavings or berries.

My Best Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe Tips

✔ Use high-quality cocoa powder for the richest flavor (Dutch-process recommended).
✔ Hot coffee intensifies chocolate—don’t skip it! (No coffee taste remains.)
✔ For extra fudginess, replace ¼ cup flour with cornstarch.
✔ Chill cakes before frosting for cleaner slicing.

What to Serve with Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe

• Vanilla ice cream
• Whipped cream & raspberry sauce
• Espresso or cold milk
• Ube Cake Recipe

Final Thoughts about Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe

This Chocolate Fudge Cake is intensely chocolatey, moist, and luxurious—guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth!