Muddy Fudge Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake batter
Fudge center filling
Chocolate ganache topping
Method
Cake batter
- 1
- 2
Whisk dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
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- 4
Combine and add water
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gradually stir in hot water until the batter is smooth and thin.
- 5
Bake the cake
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- 6
Cool
Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a rack to cool completely before handling.
Fudge center filling
- 7
Prepare fudge center
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine heavy cream and butter. Heat until butter melts and the mixture is warm but not boiling.
- 8
Melt chocolate and flavor
Remove from heat and stir in dark chocolate chips until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
- 9
Set fudge filling
Allow the fudge mixture to cool until thickened to a spreadable consistency, about 20-30 minutes. If needed, refrigerate briefly to speed thickening.
Chocolate ganache topping
- 10
Make ganache
In a heatproof bowl, place the ganache chocolate chips. Heat the heavy cream just to a simmer and pour over the chips; let stand 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
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Finish cake
Once the cake is cooled, use a round cutter to remove a central core about 2 inches in diameter to create a cavity. Spoon the thick fudge filling into the cavity and press the core back in place. Pour ganache over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides. Chill briefly to set before slicing.