🍫 Fudge Layer Chocolate Cake (With Ganache)

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🍫 Fudge Layer Chocolate Cake (With Ganache)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🧁 Make the Chocolate Cake

  1. Prep
    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
    • Grease and line two 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pans
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients
    • In a large bowl, whisk together:
      • Flour
      • Cocoa powder
      • Baking powder
      • Baking soda
      • Salt
      • Sugar
  3. Add Wet Ingredients
    • Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla.
    • Mix until smooth and well combined.
  4. Add Hot Liquid
    • Slowly pour in the hot coffee (or water), mixing gently.
    • Batter will be thin — this is perfect!
  5. Bake
    • Divide batter evenly between pans.
    • Bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    • Cool in pans 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

🍫 Make the Fudge Filling

  1. Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just beginning to simmer.
  2. Pour hot cream over chocolate chips and butter.
  3. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
  4. Let cool slightly until thick and spreadable.

🍫 Make the Ganache Topping

  1. Heat heavy cream until hot but not boiling.
  2. Pour over chopped chocolate.
  3. Let sit 2–3 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  4. Stir in butter if using for extra shine.
  5. Let ganache cool until pourable but not runny.

🎂 Assemble the Cake

  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
  2. Spread the fudge filling evenly over the top.
  3. Place the second cake layer on top.
  4. Pour ganache over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  5. Smooth gently with a spatula if desired.

❄️ Set & Serve

  • Chill for 30–45 minutes to set layers.
  • Slice with a warm knife for clean cuts.

✨ Tips for Next-Level Fudge Cake

  • Add a pinch of espresso powder to the batter for deeper chocolate flavor
  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of the ganache
  • Want it extra rich? Add a thin layer of ganache under the fudge filling too

If you want, I can:

  • Turn this into a 3-layer bakery cake
  • Make it extra fudgy or gooey
  • Create a cupcake or sheet-cake version
  • Add decorating ideas or macros

Just say the word 😋🍰

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