Old Fashioned Fudge Cake

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A dense, moist chocolate cake made from scratch. Can be doubled without any problems.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9-inch tube pan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cup unsalted butter

  • 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch tube pan. In small saucepan, heat butter, chocolate and water until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Set aside to cool.

  2. Sift together into a large bowl the flour, sugar and baking soda. In a small bowl, beat egg slightly and combine with sour cream and vanilla. Stir into flour mixture. Pour in the cooled chocolate mixture. Beat at low speed for 5 minutes until completely combined and the consistency of heavy cream.

  3. Pour batter into prepared 9 inch tube pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

422 Calories
23g Fat
53g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 422
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 14g 72%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 73mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 34g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 130mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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