Kim's Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 26, 2011

This cake is definitely decadent yet easy! You'd really never know it was a boxed cake - it's that good! It's very dense, moist, rich, and chocolately - what more could you ask for from such a simple recipe! You really don't even need frosting, just a dusting of confectioners' sugar which provided a nice contrast and didn't ruin the flavor. I did omit the cinnamon and swithed the amounts of water and coffee liqueur. Other than that, I wouldn't change a thing. This cake is perfect when you don't have time to make a scratch cake but want something that tastes like you did!

—Jillian

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 05, 2010

It was plenty chocolaty, but um well....it just wasn't that GOOD. Though I followed the recipe exactly, mine was dry. If you try it, up the oil or something. As for me, I'm looking for another recipe, sorry to say.

—MYMAGICWORD

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Nov 05, 2007

More than 20 years ago, I made this cake for my brother when he was in the hospital, after clipping the recipe from the newspaper. I remember he thought it was a slice of heaven! I lost the recipe and have looked for it repeatedly over the years, only managing to find cake recipes that were "close," but not quite it. I was thrilled to find the recipe again! This is a great and easy cake, though my preference is without the cinnamon.

—naples34102

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Jan 05, 2004

This recipe is a definite "win" for chocolate lovers everywhere!

—Esmee

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Apr 16, 2007

Best Chocolate Cake ever!! I have been on a (very expensive, very messy) quest, making recipes from many sites, one of which is the acknowledged king of cooking sites--America's Test Kitchen,and I have just not been happy! However, I can tell you, for texture, moist and dense, chocolate flavor that is intense but not overwhelming, this is your cake! My search is over!! PS: You don't need frosting for this, but I would suggest a little confectioners sugar or cocoa powder dusted over the top and maybe a fresh fruit and mint garnish just for looks. Many times when people see a cake in a bundt style they assume that it is dry and crumbly... This cake would be passed on by at the potlucks I go to--My husband calls it a "Sleeper" cake, you can put it out and be assured that there will be a piece left for you when you are ready for it--it won't get gobbled up unless someone knows your secret. FYI: I made Bobby Flay's Dark Chocolate Mousse as an over the top combination...

—Nashx2

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Apr 17, 2007

I was still full from dinner, but I made the ultimate sacrifice and taste-tested a sliver of cake--now I am nearly in a chocolate-induced coma. It is so moist, with pockets of creamy chocolate, and very rich. I used fat-free, sugar-free pudding mix and light sour cream, thinking I would save a few calories; then (I'm embarrassed to admit this) I negated the calorie-save by drizzling on an entirely unnecessary chocolate glaze. For the liqueur, I used half butterscotch schnappes and half coffee liqueur. Wonderful recipe!

—GRANNYLOOHOO

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Jul 21, 2004

GREAT! My family just LOVED this cake! Very chocolate-y! I served with frosting on the side so everyone could frost as much or as little as they wanted. Followed recipe on box of powdered sugar for buttercream frosting and added 1/3 cup of cocoa to make it chocolate. Excellent! TIP: Use cocoa instead of flour when dusting the bundt pan - you won't see white flour all over your pretty chocolate cake!

—MONARCH38

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Jan 05, 2004

This cake is very moist. I didn't have the coffe liquor so I just used coffe and it worked great. Also I didn;t put any frosting on the cake I just dusted it with conf. sugar. It was a huge hit with my family!

—FESTER

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Nutrition

Calories
430 kcal
21%

Carbohydrates
49.7 g
16%

Cholesterol
68 mg
23%

Fat
24.9 g
38%

Fiber
2.5 g
10%

Protein
5.6 g
11%

Sodium
448 mg
18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Kim's Chocolate Fudge Cake

Serving Size: 1/14 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 14
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 430
** Calories from Fat: 225

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 24.9g 38 %
** Saturated Fat 8.6g 43 %
** Cholesterol 68mg 23 %
** Sodium 448mg 18 %
** Potassium 262mg 7 %
** Total Carbohydrates 49.7g 16 %
** Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10 %
** Protein 5.6g 11 %
** Sugars 32.7g
** Vitamin A 4 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 11 %
** Iron 27 %
** Thiamin 9 %
** Niacin 15 %
** Vitamin B6 3 %
** Magnesium 17 %
** Folate 19 %

* 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.