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Ultra Moist and Ultra Fudgy Chocolate Cake

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An ultra moist and fudgy chocolate cake with a brownie-like center and a glossy ganache topping. Rich, indulgent, and perfect for true chocolate lovers.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk (or equal parts yogurt and milk)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups hot coffee
  • 300 g dark chocolate, chopped
  • 200 ml cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease a 24 cm round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually pour in the hot coffee while stirring. The batter will be thin.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is fudgy.
  6. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
  7. To make ganache: Heat cream until steaming. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 1 minute. Stir until smooth, then mix in butter and cocoa powder until glossy.
  8. Pour warm ganache over the cooled cake. Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.

Notes

  • Use hot coffee to deepen chocolate flavor, or substitute with hot water if preferred.
  • Let cake cool completely before adding ganache to avoid melting it.
  • To make a two-layer cake, divide batter between two 20 cm pans and adjust bake time accordingly.
  • Ganache thickness can be adjusted by chilling longer or adding more chocolate.
  • Store cake refrigerated and reheat slices for 10–15 seconds for extra fudginess.

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