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Rich Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe

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A rich, ultra-moist dark chocolate fudge cake made with cocoa, sour cream, melted chocolate, and brewed coffee. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or anytime indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¾ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 cup sugar

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • ¾ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup strong coffee or espresso

  • 4 oz dark chocolate, melted

Ganache (optional):

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 8-inch pans.

  • Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl.

  • In another bowl, beat sugars, oil, eggs, sour cream, buttermilk, and vanilla.

  • Stir in coffee and melted chocolate.

  • Add dry to wet and mix until just combined.

  • Divide into pans and bake 32–36 minutes.

  • Cool completely. Top with ganache or frosting.

Notes

  • Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.

  • Store frosted cake in fridge up to 4 days.

  • Freeze layers tightly for up to 3 months.

Find it online: https://thefoodaunt.com/rich-dark-chocolate-fudge-cake-recipe/