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Chocolate Fudge Cake

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A rich and moist chocolate fudge cake topped with a warm cocoa-pecan icing. Perfect for chocolate lovers and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 sticks butter (for cake)
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 tablespoons cocoa powder (for cake)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla (for cake)
  • 1 stick butter (for icing)
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder (for icing)
  • 1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla (for icing)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt together butter, water, and cocoa powder over medium heat. Bring to a boil.
  4. Pour the hot cocoa mixture over the flour and sugar, stirring to combine.
  5. Add eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and well blended.
  6. Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. While the cake bakes, prepare the fudge icing. In a saucepan, combine butter, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar until smooth.
  9. Add vanilla and chopped pecans, mixing to combine.
  10. Immediately pour the warm icing over the hot cake. Let it set slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the icing is poured while both the cake and icing are hot for best absorption.
  • You can toast the pecans before adding for extra flavor.
  • Substitute walnuts if preferred.

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