Quick Chocolate Fudge Cake
Quick Chocolate Fudge Cake

Quick Chocolate Fudge Cake

Time
PREP: 20 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Difficulty
Quite Easy
serves
Serves: 12

A true winner at birthdays and dinner parties, our Quick Chocolate Fudge Cake recipe promises to impress every single time. With a light and moist chocolate sponge and the easiest fudgey icing you’ve ever seen, your guests won't be able to resist asking for the recipe! Our quick fudge cake recipe is easy to follow, and whether you whip it up for a celebration or a family treat, it’s sure to be a hit!

Quick Chocolate Fudge Cake
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Self-raising flour

175g

Cocoa powder

2½ tbsp

Bicarbonate of soda

1tsp

Caster sugar

150g

Eggs

2

Corn oil

150ml

Milk

150ml

Vanilla extract

2tsp

Dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids)

125g

You will also need…

2 x 18cm sandwich cake tins, base-lined with baking parchment

Step 1 of 5

Preheat the oven to 180°C, (160°C for fan ovens), Gas Mark 4.

Step 2 of 5

Quick Chocolate Fudge Cake

Sieve the flour, cocoa and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl and stir in the sugar. In a separate bowl, whisk the oil, milk, eggs, half the vanilla and a tablespoonful of caramel until smooth. Then mix into the flour mixture (it will be quite runny – but that’s fine!).

Step 3 of 5

Quick Chocolate Fudge Cake

Divide the cake mix between the two tins and bake for about 20-25 minutes until springy. Cool the cakes in their tins and then turn out onto a cake rack.

Step 4 of 5

Quick Chocolate Fudge Cake

Melt the chocolate, then beat in the rest of the caramel and vanilla, beat well until smooth and glossy.

Step 5 of 5

Quick Chocolate Fudge Cake

Put one half of the cake onto a plate and spread a few dollops of icing on top. Sandwich with the other half. Spread over the rest of the icing – on top or top and sides – it’s up to you!If you're making this chocolate fudge cake recipe for a birthday, why not get a little creative? Buy decorative icing pens to write your own personal message, or add an elegant touch with some edible icing flowers.

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Quick Chocolate Fudge Cake is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 62.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Tasty This will be my go to chocolate cake it's easy to make and tastes amazing husband ate most of it 🙄
Date published: 2023-10-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Most delicious chocolate cake ever If you are going to bake a chocolate cake then make it this one, not just for birthdays but it’s my go to recipe. I have this recipe written in my favourites recipe book and must have used it well over 20 times over the years. It’s moist and holds together and has a satisfying texture, soft but not clacky when eaten. It keeps well and even freezes although there isn’t usually any left to keep. An absolute winner.
Date published: 2023-08-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fudge icing 😋 Best fudge cake I have ever made easy to follow instructions and the best fudge icing that I will use on other cakes aswell . Went down a treat with my family and work colleges
Date published: 2023-08-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Firm family favourite I have been baking this cake for over 10 years now. My boys always ask for this as their birthday cake ever year without fail. Very easy and quick too
Date published: 2023-08-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My family’s favourite cake My cousin asked me to make this cake for her wedding. It was during Covid so it was a small, family size do and we just had a buffet, made by yours truly. The cake was a complete success. In fact it went down better than the wedding cake they had made at a local bakery. There certainly wasn’t any left. Easy to make, nice and moist, very chocolatey. I did add a tsp of coffee essence to bring out the chocolate taste and that works really well with the sweetness of the caramel.
Date published: 2023-07-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Absolutely yummy!! Easy to make and delicious, won't be here long...
Date published: 2023-06-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wonderful cake I have had this recipe for years and have lost count of the number of times I have made it. It never disappoints. It is absolutely delicious and easy to make. It is my number one cake (and I have made hundreds over the years).
Date published: 2023-03-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Caketastic! THE best chocolate fudge cake ever! The sponge is so light and moist. I've made it a few times now and everyone who's tasted it loves it
Date published: 2023-03-09
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