Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Easy Chocolate Fudge Cake. This moist and chocolatey cake is a perfect treat for any occasion, and it’s so simple to make!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract into the dry mix. Stir in sour cream until smooth. Slowly add hot water, blending until fully mixed.
- Include Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips. Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or frosting.
Notes
- You can substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.
- For an extra fudgy cake, add a ganache or chocolate glaze on top after cooling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
