Cold Chocolate Fudge Cake
Chilled, decadent, and rich with velvety ganache, this Cold Chocolate Fudge Cake is a luxurious treat for every chocolate lover—perfect for summer evenings or indulgent celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Dark Chocolate: 200g, chopped
- Unsalted Butter: 150g
- Cocoa Powder: ¾ cup, unsweetened
- All-Purpose Flour: ½ cup
- Sugar: 1 cup
- Eggs: 4 large
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Heavy Cream: ½ cup (for ganache)
- Chocolate Chips or Extra Dark Chocolate: 100g (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F). Grease and line a springform pan with parchment.
- Combine Ingredients: Melt butter and chocolate in a saucepan over low heat. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Whisk eggs and sugar until pale. Add vanilla and salt. Mix in melted chocolate mixture.
- Assemble the Dish: Sift in flour and cocoa powder. Fold gently and pour into the prepared pan.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 25–30 minutes. Center should wobble slightly. Cool completely.
- Finishing Touches: Heat cream, pour over chocolate chips, stir until smooth. Spread ganache over cooled cake.
- Serve and Enjoy: Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for best results.
- Don’t overbake—center should be slightly wobbly.
- Chill overnight for ultimate texture and flavor.
- Slice with a warm knife for clean edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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