Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 11
Indulge in the Richness of Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

200 g self raising flour
25 g cocoa powder
175 g butter
175 g soft brown sugar
1 orange , rind of , grated
100 g dark chocolate
3 tablespoons boiling water
3 eggs
apricot jam
100 g icing sugar
25 g cocoa powder
37 g butter
2 tablespoons water
50 g caster sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
614
Sugar
51g
Fat
33g
The Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake is the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers. The cake has a decadent and rich flavour, with a hint of orange to cut through the sweetness. It can be served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to balance out the intensity of the chocolate. The cake is perfect for special occasions, or as a treat to enjoy with friends and family.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180℃/160℃ fan/gas mark 4.
2.Grease an 8-inch cake tin and line with baking parchment.
3.Sift the self-raising flour and cocoa powder into a bowl.
4.In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
5.Add in the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
6.Fold in the flour mixture and grated orange rind.
7.Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water.
8.Mix in the boiling water, then fold into the cake mixture.
9.Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 30-35 minutes.
10.Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 10 minutes.
11.Remove from the tin and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
12.For the icing, sift the icing sugar and cocoa powder into a bowl.
13.Cream in the butter, add in the water, then beat well until smooth.
14.Use apricot jam to sandwich the cake layers together.
15.Spread the icing over the top of the cake, then sprinkle with caster sugar to finish.

PROS

The Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake is indulgent, rich, and moist.

The cake can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

It can be served as a dessert or a teatime treat.

CONS

The Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake is high in calories, fat, and sugar.

It is not suitable for those with lactose intolerance or nut allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its high calorie and sugar content, dark chocolate contains flavonoids which have antioxidant properties.
The flavonoids may help to reduce inflammation in the body and reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases.

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