Atomic Fudge Cake
A rich chocolate cake recipe.
- Prep
- 28 min
- Cook
- 1 hr 6 min
- Total
- 1 hr 34 min
- Servings
- As written in source
- Difficulty
- Advanced
Timings are approximate — worked out from the method, not measured in a test kitchen.
Ingredients
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Cooking instructions
Procedure
Mix the dry ingredients well in a large bowl. For better texture, sift the dry ingredients together with a sieve or sifter.
Procedure
Add the eggs, milk, vanilla, and vegetable oil, and mix well. Add the water, and mix it until it has a lot of little bubbles. This batter will be very thin.
Procedure
Pour into two greased 9-inch round baking pans.
Procedure
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 30 minutes (about 20 minutes for a convection oven), or until a cake tester comes out clean. Remember not to over-bake the cake, as it may become really dry and lose all its moisture.
Procedure
Cool the cakes completely, then unmold them.
Procedure
Melt the chocolate by placing it in a double boiler.
Procedure
Mix the sugar and cocoa together in a small bowl, then mix in the water.
Procedure
Stir the sugar/cocoa/water mix into the melted chocolate.
Procedure
Quickly stir in the cream and mix until it has a smooth consistency.
Procedure
Immediately 'frost' the cake with this, making sure that there is quite a bit between the two layers of cake. The cake will need to be refrigerated to harden the fudge, so don't worry about its relatively liquid nature.
Procedure
Refrigerate cake.
Procedure
Serve warm after refrigeration. To serve, slice a piece and microwave it for about 20 seconds. The fudge will melt and soak into the cake. Serve with ice cream if you so desire.
Notes, tips, and variations
Higher quality chocolate and baking cocoa will make a noticeable difference in the cake's overall quality.
Notes, tips, and variations
A hot fudge sauce to go over top of the cake can be a nice extra touch.
Notes, tips, and variations
Don't try and substitute unsweetened chocolate for the dark chocolate.
Notes, tips, and variations
Spices such as cinnamon can be added to the frosting if desired.
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Use the quantities listed in the original recipe. Adjust them manually if making a different batch size.
Storage
Cool completely, then keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating
Reheat gently with a splash of water in a covered pan, rather than blasting it, so nothing dries out.
Approximate values per serving. Worked out from the ingredient list — treat them as a guide, not a measurement.
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