Chocolate Fudge Dream Cake
Rich, moist and utterly irresistible, this Chocolate Cake is everything a chocolate lover dreams of, topped with a decadent fudgy frosting. A timeless classic that's made for sharing, savouring and going back for just one more slice.
PREP: 20 MINS
COOK: 25 - 30 MINS
YIELD: 10 servings
Ingredients
The Fudgy FrostingÂ
250g Salted Butter Room Temperature
2 cups Icing SugarÂ
 1/2 cup Sour CreamÂ
1Â cup Chocolate ChipsÂ
1 cup Cocoa PowderÂ
Ingredients
The Chocolate Cake
2 cups White SugarÂ
2 cups All Purpose FlourÂ
3/4 cup Cocoa Powder
2.5 tsp Baking PowderÂ
2 tsp Bicarb
2 Large Eggs
1 cup Full Cream MilkÂ
1/2 cup Sunflower OilÂ
1 cup Boiling WaterÂ
2 tsp Nescafe Coffee Granules
1 tsp Vanilla EssenceÂ
Preparation Steps
01
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease and line 3 x 9-inch round pans with parchment paper to ensure an easy release after baking. Â
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In a bowl, add sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, bicarb and salt. Mix well until combined then add your eggs, milk, oil, vanilla essence and beat on medium speed until everything is evenly incorporated and smooth. Do not overmix - you don't want your gluten strands to overdevelop. You want a light, soft and tender crumb.
03
Add your boiling hot water and coffee granules then use a spoon to gently fold into the mixture until just combined and smooth - The coffee enhances and intensifies the chocolate flavour, a match made in heaven.
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04
Divide the batter into your tins and bake at 180°C for about 25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
05
For the Fudgy Frosting - Melt chocolate chips in a microwave, stirring every 10-15 seconds so it doesn't burn. Set aside. In your stand mixer beat the butter and icing sugar on medium speed until well combined, then turn speed up to high for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy. Add cocoa powder and beat on medium speed for 1 - 2 minutes. Add your sour cream and melted chocolate and mix once more until smooth, well combined and fluffy.
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06
Once your chocolate cake rounds are cooled, you can assemble and decorate your cake to your liking with your fudgy frosting. Watch my Instagram video for visual explanation and help.
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Once your chocolate cake rounds are cooled, you can assemble and decorate your cake to your liking with your fudgy frosting. Watch my Instagram video for visual explanation and help.