Description
Looking for the best chocolate fudge layer cake recipe? This one is quick, easy, and indulgently rich perfect for birthdays or dinner parties! Whether you need a simple dessert idea or a show-stopping centerpiece, this cake delivers every time. Great for celebrations, holidays, and chocolate lovers craving something fudgy and healthy-ish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup butter
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 ¾ cups flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 cups dark chocolate (chopped)
- 1 ½ cups cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans with parchment.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder together.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one by one then pour in milk and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures until smooth.
- Pour batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Heat cream and pour over chopped chocolate to make ganache.
- Layer the cakes with ganache and cover the outside evenly.
- Chill for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Brush cake layers with syrup for extra moisture.
- Let ganache cool before spreading.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg