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Fudgy Chocolate Cake

  • Writer: Preeti Shridhar
    Preeti Shridhar
  • May 10
  • 3 min read

There are chocolate cakes… and then there are this kind of chocolate cakes.

The kind that are unapologetically rich, deeply indulgent, and almost sinful in every bite.

This fudgy chocolate cake is not here to be subtle. It’s dense, intensely chocolatey, with a richness that lingers long after the last bite. If you enjoy bold desserts that feel like a celebration in themselves, this one is for you.

Think of it as the dessert equivalent of a warm hug… but for serious chocolate lovers.

This Mother’s Day , this recipe is an ode to my daughter, Simran.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

* Deep chocolate flavour – Not just sweet, but rich, dark, and satisfying

* Fudgy, dense yet so satisfying.

* Simple ingredients – No fancy techniques, just pure indulgence

* Perfect for occasions (or not!) – Equally at home at a celebration or a quiet evening treat


Some other cake recipies you may want to try



Ingredients

  • Butter 150 gms

  • APF 175 gms

  • Raw Sugar 175 gms

  • Cocoa Powder 50 gms

  • Eggs 3

  • Baking Powder 1 tsp

  • Baking Soda 1/2 tsp

  • Thick yogurt 1/4 tsp

  • Vanilla Extract 1 tsp

  • Salt 1/4 tsp


Icing

  • Dark Chocolate (50%) 100 gms

  • Butter 50 gms

  • Milk 1 tbsp

  • Honey 3 tbsp



Method

  1. The cake

  2. Grease and dust a 7*3” round cake tin.

  3. Preferably dust it with cocoa powder.

  4. Line it with parchment paper.

  5. Sieve all the dry ingredients.

  6. In a large bowl beat butter and sugar for a minute.

  7. Now add all the 3 eggs and mix till well combined.

  8. We will not beat to create air like in other cakes.

  9. Now mix in the yogurt.

  10. Add the dry ingredients.

  11. Mix well but don’t over mix

  12. The batter would be quite thick unlike other chocolate cakes.

  13. Scoop the batter in the prepared tin.

  14. Smoother the top with a spatula.

  15. Bake in a preheated oven at 160 degrees centigrade for 45-50 minutes.

  16. Mine was done in 45 minutes.

  17. Since each oven behaves differently, keep and eye after 40 minutes

  18. Do the skewer test. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.

  19. Do not over bake the cake , else it will turn hard.

  20. Place the tin on a wire rack.

  21. Let the cake sit in the tin for 5 minutes, then gently run a knife around the edge and turn the cake out onto a wire rack to cool.


The icing

  1. While the cake is in the oven, prepare the icing.

  2. Break chocolate into small pieces.

  3. Add butter cubes.

  4. On a double boiler , melt the two.

  5. Once chocolate melts completely, add milk and honey.

  6. Mix well.

  7. Let it come to room temperature.

  8. Then keep it in the fridge till it thickens and is of spoonable consistency.


Let’s Ice the cake

  1. Scoop a very small portion of the icing on the cake.

  2. Spread it on the top and the sides. It needn’t be very smooth or perfect. We want to create a rustic look.

  3. Now scoop rest of the icing on top of the cake, and spread it only on the top.

  4. With the back of a spoon make indentations all over, giving it a rustic look.

  5. Voila, the cake is ready to be served!!



Tips to Get It Just Right

* Use all ingredients at room temperature only

* Do not beat the batter too much. We are using the hand beater only to mix the ingredients.


Remember it’s a fudgy cake.

* Do not over mix.

* Do not overbake - that’s where the fudgy magic lies, else the cake will turn hard.

* Use good quality chocolate powder– This is the star of the recipe, so it really makes a difference


Serving

Pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or fresh berries to balance the richness

Honestly it tastes good , just by itself

A cup of coffee would be a perfect accompaniment.


Closing Note

If you try this recipe, I’d love to hear how you liked it—especially if you’re someone who believes there’s no such thing as “too much chocolate.”

Fudgy chocolate cake recipe


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