Description

This Easy Chocolate Fudge Cake recipe delivers a moist, rich chocolate cake that’s perfect for any occasion. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this crowd-pleaser combines cocoa powder and boiling water to create an incredibly fudgy texture. Ideal for beginner bakers or anyone craving a classic chocolate cake, it yields 12 servings of irresistible dessert goodness.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mix. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes to create a smooth batter.
Incorporate Boiling Water: Carefully stir in the boiling water; the batter will be thin, which helps achieve a moist cake texture.
Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the thin batter evenly into the prepared 9×13-inch baking pan.
Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Test the cake’s doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center — it should come out clean.
Cool the Cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it onto a wire rack and cool completely before frosting or serving.

Notes

Be sure not to skip the boiling water as it intensifies the chocolate flavor and makes the cake moist.
You can substitute vegetable oil with canola oil or melted butter for a different flavor.
For gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
The cake can be frosted with chocolate ganache, buttercream, or enjoyed plain with a dusting of powdered sugar.
If you prefer a denser fudge texture, reduce boiling water to 3/4 cup.
Ensure that all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American