{"id":69768,"date":"2024-12-10T12:07:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T11:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.create-store.com\/blog\/?p=69768"},"modified":"2024-12-10T12:08:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T11:08:01","slug":"chocolate-fudge-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.create-store.com\/blog\/uk\/chocolate-fudge-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Fudge Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-69769\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"69769\" data-servings=\"10\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-create-recipe\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-template-ts-container\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-ts-top\">\n        <div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-author-label\">Realizada por<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">CREATE<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-ts-header\">        \n        <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\">A Chocolate Fudge Cake is the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers. This version, with two layers and a touch of coarse salt, combines the sweetness of chocolate with a sophisticated contrast. Undoubtedly, the ideal final touch for your Christmas dinner.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-ts-main-meta\">\n        <div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-69769 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-disabled wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"69769\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">10<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">pieces<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-hours\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-hours\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">50<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-ts-equipment\">\n        <div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"69769\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Productos con los que prepararla<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-images wprm-recipe-equipment-images-align-left\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item wprm-recipe-equipment-item-has-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.create-store.com\/uk\/buy-stand-mixers\/73923-downmix-retro-planetary-rotation-mixer.html?id_c=146219\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"165\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.create-store.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/downmix-retro-amasadora-255x255.jpg\" class=\"attachment-165x165 size-165x165\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.create-store.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/downmix-retro-amasadora-255x255.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.create-store.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/downmix-retro-amasadora-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.create-store.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/downmix-retro-amasadora-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.create-store.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/downmix-retro-amasadora-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.create-store.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/downmix-retro-amasadora-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.create-store.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/downmix-retro-amasadora-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.create-store.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/downmix-retro-amasadora-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.create-store.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/downmix-retro-amasadora.jpg 617w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 165px) 100vw, 165px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-ts-equipment-ingredients\">\n        <div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-69769-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular\" data-recipe=\"69769\" data-servings=\"10\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-normal\">For the cake (2 x 20 cm pans):<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">250<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">2 cups of all-purpose flour.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">200<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">1 cup of white sugar.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">200<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">1 cup of brown sugar.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">75<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">3\/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">of baking soda.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">of baking powder.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">of salt.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">240<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ml<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">1 cup of plant-based milk or dairy milk.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">240<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ml<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">1 cup of hot water.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">120<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ml<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">1\/2 cup of vegetable oil.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large eggs<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(or 2 tablespoons of chickpea flour mixed with water for the vegan version.)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">of vanilla extract.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-normal\">For the chocolate ganache:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">300<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">10.5 oz of dark chocolate (70% cocoa).<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">250<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ml<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">1 cup of heavy cream (or coconut cream for the vegan version).<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">50<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">1\/4 cup of powdered sugar (optional, for a sweeter ganache).<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-normal\">For decoration:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Coarse salt to taste.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(optional.)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-ts-instructions\">\n        <div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"69769\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Prepare the cakes:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-69769-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">Use the Downmix mixer: Attach the whisk to the bowl. Add the flour, both sugars, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix on speed 3 for 1 minute to combine the dry ingredients.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-69769-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">Lower the speed to 2, and with the mixer running, add the milk, oil, eggs (or vegan substitute), and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-69769-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">Slowly add the hot water while the mixer continues on low speed. The batter will be liquid, which is normal.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-69769-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">Divide the batter evenly between two greased and parchment-lined 20 cm (8-inch) pans.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-69769-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">Preheat the oven to 180 \u00b0C (350 \u00b0F) with top and bottom heat.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-69769-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">Bake the cakes for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-69769-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them and let them cool completely on a wire rack.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Prepare the chocolate ganache:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-69769-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">Use the Downmix mixer: Add the cream (or coconut cream) to a bowl and heat it gently in the microwave or a double boiler until warm (not boiling).<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-69769-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">Add the chopped chocolate to the warm cream and let it sit for 2 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-69769-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">Transfer the mixture to the Downmix bowl. Mix on low speed until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth and glossy.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-69769-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">Allow the ganache to sit at room temperature until it thickens slightly but is still spreadable.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Assemble the cake:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-69769-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">Place the first cake layer on a plate or cake stand. Spread a layer of ganache evenly with a spatula.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-69769-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">Add the second cake layer on top and repeat the process.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-69769-step-2-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">Cover the entire cake with the remaining ganache, smoothing the sides and top.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Decoration:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-69769-step-3-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">Sprinkle coarse salt evenly over the top of the cake.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-69769-step-3-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">If desired, add chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder for an extra decorative touch.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Additional tips:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-69769-step-4-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">For extra intensity: Add a pinch of instant coffee to the hot water in the batter.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-69769-step-4-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px\">Storage: Keep the cake in the refrigerator and take it out 30 minutes before serving.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n<\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":69729,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":[],"wprm-recipe-roundup-description":[],"loftocean_post_format_gallery":"","loftocean_post_format_gallery_ids":"","loftocean_post_format_gallery_urls":"","loftocean_post_format_video_id":0,"loftocean_post_format_video_url":"","loftocean_post_format_video_type":"","loftocean_post_format_video":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_type":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_url":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_id":0,"loftocean_post_format_audio":"","loftocean-featured-post":"","loftocean-like-count":0,"loftocean-view-count":1098,"tinysalt_single_post_intro_label":"","tinysalt_single_post_intro_description":"","tinysalt_hide_before_page_content_ad":"","tinysalt_hide_after_page_content_ad":"","tinysalt_hide_page_header":"","tinysalt_advanced_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2391],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-69768","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"recipe":{"id":69769,"image_id":69721,"image_url":"https:\/\/www.create-store.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/24.11.21_RECETARIO_NAVIDAD0351-scaled.jpg","image_thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/www.create-store.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/24.11.21_RECETARIO_NAVIDAD0351-150x150.jpg","name":"Chocolate Fudge Cake","summary":"A Chocolate Fudge Cake is the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers. This version, with two layers and a touch of coarse salt, combines the sweetness of chocolate with a sophisticated contrast. 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