Description
Rich chocolate midnight fudge cake delivers a luxurious dessert experience from scratch. Deep cocoa notes and silky ganache create an indulgent treat you’ll savor until the last delectable crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee (or hot water)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and coat an 8-inch round cake pan with grease and flour, ensuring complete coverage.
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisking flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Incorporate wet ingredients into the dry mixture: pour in melted butter, brewed coffee, buttermilk, cracked eggs, and vanilla extract, stirring until a smooth, uniform batter forms without lumps.
- Transfer the liquid batter carefully into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly to create a consistent depth.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring the cake’s doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and free of raw batter.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature, which helps the texture settle and prevents crumbling when frosting or slicing.
Notes
- Swap strong coffee with decaf or herbal tea for a caffeine-free version that still adds rich depth to the chocolate flavor.
- Use dairy-free alternatives like almond milk and vegan butter to make this cake suitable for those with lactose intolerance or following a plant-based diet.
- Enhance moisture by adding a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter, ensuring an incredibly tender and soft cake texture.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness without compromising the cake’s rich, fudgy quality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg