Chocolate Brownie Fudge Cake
Oh my goodness, friends, if you love rich and bakery-style treats, this gooey Chocolate Brownie Fudge Cake is about to become your new weekend obsession! It is layers of soft chocolate cake filled with the most incredible melty fudge. Save this recipe for your next family gathering, and be sure to tag a fellow chocolate lover who owes you a slice!
Yield: 12 large servings
Ingredients
Chocolate Brownie
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (300 g)
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (75 g)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (320 g)
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil (180 ml)
- 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml)
- 3/4 cup hot coffee (180 ml)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Fudge Filling - 10.5 oz dark chocolate, chopped (300 g)
- 1 cup heavy cream (250 ml)
- 3 tbsp butter (40 g)
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (100 g)
Chocolate Buttercream - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (250 g)
- 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar (450 g)
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp cocoa powder (60 g)
- 5 oz dark chocolate, melted (150 g)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Chocolate Brownie Topping
- 1 batch of your favorite fudgy brownies, cut into cubes
How to Make It
- First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 6-inch cake pans with parchment paper so your layers pop out perfectly.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently whisk together your flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and granulated sugar.
- Make a little well in the center and add your eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix everything just until it's nice and smooth.
- Now, carefully and slowly pour in the hot coffee, stirring the whole time. The coffee really deepens that warm chocolate flavor! Divide this beautiful batter evenly among your prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Let the cakes cool completely before you try to frost them.
- While those cool, let's make the rich fudge filling. Heat your heavy cream until it's steaming, then pour it right over your chopped dark chocolate. Stir in the butter and condensed milk until it is perfectly creamy and smooth. Pop it in the fridge to chill until it's thick enough to spread easily.
- For the buttercream, beat your softened butter until it's very creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, melted chocolate, vanilla, and heavy cream. Beat it all together for about 4 to 5 minutes until it's light, fluffy, and completely irresistible.
- Time to build our Chocolate Brownie Fudge Cake! Place your first cake layer down, spread a generous amount of that thick fudge filling, and add a very thin layer of buttercream. Repeat with the next layer.
- Frost the entire outside of the cake with your fluffy chocolate buttercream. I like to use an offset spatula to create beautiful, rustic swirls.
- Finally, pile those soft, gooey brownie cubes right on top of the cake. Chill your masterpiece for about 2 hours so it sets up wonderfully.
I just know this Chocolate Brownie Fudge Cake is going to bring so much comfort and joy to your kitchen tabl
The Ultimate Chocolate Dessert for Every Celebration
If you're searching for the richest chocolate cake ever, this Chocolate Brownie Fudge Cake is the perfect recipe. Every slice is packed with moist chocolate cake, smooth homemade fudge filling, fluffy chocolate buttercream, and chewy brownie bites. Whether you're baking for a birthday, holiday, or special occasion, this bakery-style cake is guaranteed to impress
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Chilling Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Dessert
Tips for the Best Chocolate Brownie Fudge Cake
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for deeper flavor.
- Don't skip the hot coffee—it enhances the chocolate taste without making the cake taste like coffee.
- Chill the fudge before assembling the cake for easier spreading.
- Refrigerate the finished cake for cleaner slices.
- Let the cake sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before serving for the best texture.