Description
Midnight Fudge Cake is a rich, ultra-moist chocolate dessert combining chocolate cake and fudgy brownie batter, swirled together and topped with a smooth dark chocolate ganache. It is decadent, easy to prepare, and perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 box fudge brownie mix
- Ingredients called for on the cake mix package, typically eggs, water, and oil
- Ingredients called for on the brownie mix package, typically eggs, water, and oil
- 8 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 8 oz heavy cream
- Optional: chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: caramel or salted caramel sauce
- Optional: fresh raspberries, strawberries, or cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package directions in one bowl.
- Prepare the fudge brownie mix according to the package directions in a separate bowl.
- Pour the prepared cake batter into the baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Drop spoonfuls of the brownie batter over the cake batter. Gently swirl the two batters together with a knife or spatula to create a marbled effect. Do not overmix.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking.
- Let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the ganache by combining the chopped chocolate and heavy cream. Heat gently, stirring every 30 seconds if using a microwave, until smooth and glossy.
- Poke several holes across the warm cake with a fork. Pour the ganache evenly over the top, allowing some to soak into the cake.
- Allow the cake to cool further before slicing. Serve as is or with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
Notes
- Do not overmix the cake and brownie batters; gentle swirling creates the best fudgy marbled texture.
- Start checking the cake several minutes before the end of the baking time to prevent overbaking.
- Use dark or semi-sweet chocolate for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Let the cake cool slightly before adding the ganache so it can absorb into the cake without becoming too runny.
- Store covered at room temperature for 3–4 days or refrigerate for longer storage.
- Individual slices can be wrapped and frozen for up to 3 months.
- Optional additions include nuts, caramel, berries, peppermint, or pumpkin spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: midnight fudge cake, chocolate fudge cake, fudgy chocolate cake, brownie cake, chocolate ganache cake, easy chocolate dessert