Chocolate Fudge Cake
A decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake like no other! Rich, moist and oh-so-delicious - it's the perfect treat for any occasion. Made with cocoa powder, golden syrup and a creamy butter icing, it's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Get ready to indulge!
Ah, Chocolate Fudge Cake. It's a classic, but with good reason! Who can resist a deliciously rich and chocolaty cake that's sweet and decadent? This recipe is so simple to make, and you don't need any fancy ingredients. All you need is butter, sugar, cocoa powder, milk, eggs, self-raising flour, golden syrup and a tin of sunflower oil to get started.
The beauty of this cake is that it's as much about the taste as it is about the texture. The fudgy layers are perfectly crispy on the outside, while the inside is deliciously moist and chocolaty. And the creamy butter icing on top just takes it to the next level!
So if you're looking for a classic cake that's sure to impress, then look no further. This Chocolate Fudge Cake is the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. Serve it up with a glass of cold milk or a scoop of ice cream, and you're sure to have a crowd-pleaser on your hands!
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe
These are all the reasons I'm loving this Chocolate Fudge Cake recipe:
It's decadent: This Chocolate Fudge Cake is sure to be a hit with any chocoholic! The combination of moist chocolate sponge, creamy butter icing, and decadent cocoa powder will leave you completely satisfied.
It's easy to make: This recipe is surprisingly simple for such a heavenly treat! With just a few ingredients, a bit of mixing, and some baking time, you'll have a delicious cake that your family and friends will love.
It's fun: Whether you're a baking newbie or an experienced chef, this recipe is fun to make. Get creative with your decorations and surprise everyone with a unique and tasty cake!
Chocolate Fudge Cake
A decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake like no other! Rich, moist and oh-so-delicious - it's the perfect treat for any occasion. Made with cocoa powder, golden syrup and a creamy butter icing, it's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Get ready to indulge!
Ingredients
- 150ml sunflower oil, plus extra for the tin
- 175g self-raising flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 150g caster sugar
- 2 tbsp golden syrup
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 150ml semi-skimmed milk
For the icing
- 100g unsalted butter
- 225g icing sugar
- 40g cocoa powder
- 2½ tbsp milk (a little more if needed)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Grease and line two 18cm sandwich tins. Sift the flour, cocoa powder and baking soda into a bowl. Stir in the caster sugar.
- Step 2: Use an electric whisk to combine the golden syrup, eggs, sunflower oil, and milk together in the centre of the bowl until the mixture is consistent.
- Step 3: Place the mixture into the two tins and bake for 25-30 minutes until there is a noticeable rise and it feels solid to the touch. Take out of the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before taking out and placing on a cooling rack.
- Step 4: In a bowl, cream the unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Sift in the icing sugar and cocoa powder and beat until fully incorporated. Add enough of the milk to make a spreadable mixture.
- Step 5: Join the two cakes together with a layer of butter icing then top and sides of the cake with an additional layer of icing.
