Midnight Fudge Cake
A rich and decadent fudge cake, perfect for a late-night treat. This easy recipe comes together quickly for a delicious dessert.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Rubber Spatula
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 3/4 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Butter, softened
- 2 Eggs Large
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Boiling water
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in milk and vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Slowly pour in the boiling water and mix until the batter is smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting (optional).
Notes
For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder. You can add chocolate chips to the batter or top with your favorite frosting.