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🍫 30-Minute Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe 🍰

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This 30-Minute Chocolate Fudge Cake is rich, moist, and decadently chocolaty, perfect for when you’re craving a quick and indulgent dessert. With minimal ingredients and effort, you can whip up a delicious cake in no time!

📋 Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 🍬
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder 🍫
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 🌿
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 🌿
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
  • 1/2 cup hot water 💧
  • 1/2 cup milk 🥛
  • 1 large egg 🥚
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿

For the Fudge Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 🧈
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder 🍫
  • 1/4 cup milk 🥛
  • 2 cups powdered sugar 🍬
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿

📝 Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

  1. Preheat your oven:
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8-inch or 9-inch round cake pan.

2. Make the Cake Batter:

  1. Mix the dry ingredients:
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  1. Add the wet ingredients:
  • Stir in the melted butter, hot water, milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  1. Pour into the pan:
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.

3. Bake the Cake:

  1. Bake:
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  1. Cool:
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

4. Prepare the Fudge Frosting:

  1. Melt the butter:
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  1. Add cocoa powder and milk:
  • Stir in the cocoa powder and milk, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Remove from heat.
  1. Add powdered sugar and vanilla:
  • Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and fudgy.

5. Frost the Cake:

  1. Spread the frosting:
  • Once the cake is completely cool, spread the fudge frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
  1. Let it set:
  • Allow the frosting to set for about 10-15 minutes before slicing.

6. Serve:

  1. Serve and enjoy:
  • Slice the 30-Minute Chocolate Fudge Cake and enjoy a rich, fudgy treat!

⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 30-35 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 9-12 servings
🔥 Calories: Approximately 300-350 kcal per slice

This 30-Minute Chocolate Fudge Cake is the perfect quick fix for your chocolate cravings, with a moist cake and luscious fudge frosting that’s ready in no time! 🍫🍰