"A super moist, rich, small-batch chocolate cake with the most decadent swirled fudge frosting, decorated with just a spoon!"
Chocolate Fudge Cake with Walnuts
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Make your next chocolate cake a personal one with this perfectly portioned and fudgy small batch chocolate cake topped with chopped walnuts.
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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 25mins
Serves or Makes: 6
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ingredients
for the chocolate Fudge Cake
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened chocolate (1.5oz), melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup hot coffee
- 1/3 cup walnuts (can substitute with other nuts, sprinkles, candy, etc.), chopped
Method
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350ºF and line a 6-inch pan (2 inches high) with butter and parchment paper.
Step 2
Whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, using a whisk or hand mixer, whisk together the chocolate, sugar, oil, vanilla, and the egg.
Step 4
Add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture and mix until just combined
Step 5
Pour in the coffee, continually stirring, and mix 30 seconds longer (to incorporate air into the batter).
Step 6
Bake for 22-26 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
ingredients
for the fudge frosting
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk (plus more as needed)
for the fudge frosting
Step 1
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or using a hand mixer, beat the butter until light and fluffy ( about 5 minutes), scraping down the sides as needed.
Step 2
Add in the powdered sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon of milk, then continue to beat another 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add in the melted chocolate and mix on low until incorporated, then increase speed to medium and beat until mixture is light and fluffy
For assembling the cake
Step 1
Frost the cooled cake with the chocolate frosting, using a spoon to even out the top. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and enjoy!