Chocolate Cake with Melted Fudge Icing
Chocolate cake with melted fudge icing…the very words make your mouth water! Delicious, indulgent and packed full of chocolatey goodness, it's no surprise that this is one of the most beloved desserts around.
Whether you're a seasoned home baker or just getting started in the kitchen, this decadent recipe will have you salivating before you even start mixing up the ingredients (no mixer required). No matter if you're sharing a special treat on Friday night with friends, or making an after-dinner dessert for your family on Sunday night – there's nothing quite like biting into a piece of this luscious chocolate cake topped with its gooey melting fudge icing. So get ready to whip up something truly delicious — let's get baking!
NOTES: Our rich, creamy fudge is used here for a super simple icing. The icing will firm up as it sits, and will return back to fudge overnight, so it’s best to ice the cake just before serving time.
CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH MELTED FUDGE ICING
Ingredients
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 ½ cups The Old Mill White Unbleached Plain Flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup hot, strong brewed The Old Mill Smoky Mountain Mist coffee
- 1 lb. The Old Mill Chocolate Fudge, chopped
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F. Lightly grease an 8 or 9 inch square baking pan.
- Whisk together brown sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk together egg, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla in a small bowl. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture, whisking to combine. Gradually whisk in hot coffee.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 25-30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
- To make frosting, combine fudge, cream, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Immediately pour over cake. Let stand 15 minutes before serving to allow the icing to set.