Ridiculously Fudgy Chocolate Cake

This ultra-rich chocolate cake bakes up dense, glossy, and irresistibly fudgy with deep chocolate flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter
• 8 oz (225 g) dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 1/4 cups (250 g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) hot coffee or hot water
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
2. In a heatproof bowl, melt the butter and dark chocolate together until smooth. Whisk in the sugar, then add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla.
3. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Pour in the hot coffee and heavy cream, then whisk just until the batter is smooth and glossy.
4. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 28–35 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
5. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove and cool completely before slicing for the fudgiest texture.
6. Serve as is, or dust with cocoa powder or a little powdered sugar for a simple finish.

Tip: For the richest, fudgiest result, slightly underbake the cake and chill it for 1 hour before slicing.