Chocolate Fudge Soft Cake

 

Ingredients List

• 2 cups All-purpose flour

• 3/4 cup Sugar

• 1/2 cup Cocoa powder (unsweetened)

• 1 tsp Baking powder

• 2 Large eggs

• 1 cup Milk (room temperature)

• 1/2 cup Vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)

• 1 tsp Vanilla extract

• Optional: 1/2 cup Chocolate chips (folded into batter)

Instructions

1. Preparation

• Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

• Grease an 8×8 inch square baking pan with butter or oil, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Sifting the cocoa powder is highly recommended to avoid any stubborn lumps.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients

• In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Combine

• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or whisk until just combined.

• Pro Tip: Do not overmix! Overmixing develops gluten, which makes the cake tough rather than “soft.”

• If using chocolate chips, fold them in now.

5. Bake

• Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top.

• Bake for 30–35 minutes. Test the center with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.

The “Extra Richness” (Ganache)

• Ingredients: 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips + 1/4 cup heavy cream.

• Method: Heat the cream until it just begins to simmer, pour it over the chocolate chips, let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until glossy.

• Assembly: Pour the warm ganache over the cooled cake before slicing.

Note: For the best texture, let the cake cool completely before adding the ganache, otherwise the frosting may soak into the cake rather than sitting beautifully on top.