Quick Easy Fudge Cake

Indulge in the rich, chocolaty goodness of this Quick Easy Fudge Cake, a dessert that combines simplicity with decadent flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-bowl wonder features pantry-friendly ingredients like unsweetened cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a splash of hot water for an ultra-moist and fudgy texture. Perfect for busy bakers, the batter comes together effortlessly and bakes to perfection in a single 8x8-inch pan. Topped with melted chocolate chips and optionally paired with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream, this cake is ideal for satisfying last-minute chocolate cravings or impressing guests with minimal effort. Whether for weeknight treats or casual gatherings, this quick chocolate cake recipe is your ticket to dessert bliss.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup hot water
• 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain.

Step 4

Slowly pour in the hot water and continue stirring until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly across the top of the batter.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).

Step 8

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 9

Optionally, serve the cake with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	711.8 grams (711.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2123

Total Fat 78.70g	101%
Saturated Fat 23.30g	117%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.70g
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Sodium 1095mg	48%
Total Carbohydrate 356.80g	130%
Dietary Fiber 8.90g	32%
Total Sugars 252.10g
Protein 22.10g	44%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 183mg	14%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 328mg	7%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.8%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 64.2%