Ina Garten Chocolate Fudge Cake
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with the Ina Garten Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe. This luscious cake is a celebration of rich flavors, featuring moist layers enveloped in velvety ganache frosting. Every slice is a delightful blend of nostalgia and creativity, perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply a treat after a long week. As you bake, you’ll enjoy the enchanting aroma of chocolate that fills your kitchen and creates joyful memories with loved ones. This cake isn’t just a dessert; it’s an invitation to savor life’s sweetest moments together. Let’s embark on this baking adventure and create something extraordinary!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 8 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until creamy. Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients.
- Gradually stir in hot coffee until fully incorporated.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and tap gently to remove air bubbles. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare ganache by heating heavy cream until simmering and pouring over chopped chocolate; let sit for two minutes before stirring until smooth.
- Frost cooled cakes with ganache as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg