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Ultimate Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake

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The ultimate moist, dark chocolate cake covered in a thick, creamy fudge frosting. The perfect birthday or celebration cake.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch Cake Pans
  • Stand mixer
  • Sifter

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup dark cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup strong hot coffee
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and dust two 9-inch round pans with cocoa.
  • Whisk sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add eggs, sour cream, oil, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in hot coffee by hand (batter will be thin). Pour into pans.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

Notes

Use hot coffee instead of boiling water to intensify the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
Keyword Dark Chocolate Cake, Fudge Cake Recipe, moist chocolate cake