Description
Midnight fudge cake beckons chocolate enthusiasts with its rich, velvety layers of intense cocoa delight. Dark and sinful, this dessert promises pure indulgence that will transport you to a realm of sweet, decadent bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp (5 g) baking soda
- 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) salt
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) hot brewed coffee
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and meticulously coat a 9-inch round cake pan with grease and flour, ensuring complete coverage.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, thoroughly whisking flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until perfectly integrated.
- Cream butter and sugar in a separate vessel, transforming the mixture into a light, airy consistency. Incorporate eggs individually, then blend in vanilla extract with precision.
- Methodically fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk to maintain a smooth texture. Pour in hot coffee, stirring until the batter achieves a silky, uniform appearance.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges completely clean.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully release onto a wire rack for complete cooling.
- For an extravagant finishing touch, gently melt chocolate chips and create an artistic drizzle across the cake’s surface, elevating its decadence.
Notes
- Swap buttermilk with plant-based milk and use egg replacer for a vegan version that maintains the cake’s rich, moist texture.
- Use decaf coffee to reduce caffeine content while preserving the deep chocolate flavor that enhances the cake’s intensity.
- Check cake doneness early by inserting a toothpick at 25 minutes to prevent potential overbaking and ensure a perfectly tender crumb.
- For a gluten-free adaptation, replace wheat flour with a high-quality 1:1 gluten-free baking blend that provides similar structure and softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 249 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 156 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg