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Old Fashioned Fudge Cake

By: RITA610 
"A dense, moist chocolate cake made from scratch. Can be doubled without any problems."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

What to Drink?

Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 422 | Total Fat: 23.3g | Cholesterol: 80mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by LOULOU73   view full review
Very easy to make. I ommitted the sour cream and only put in 1 cup of sugar as I couldn't get...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by RAYCHEALL   view full review
This cake was very moist and tasty, though I feel it could use more chocolate than what was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2004 by Ash   view full review
Extremely moist! Sour cream always makes cakes moist. I used semi-sweet chocolate and the cake...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2004 by Kitchen Serendipity   view full review
If you're looking for a chocolate pound cake recipe, this is a very good one. When I saw...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2008 by Kelly P.   view full review
Wonderful cake! I also used 1 cup of strong brewed coffee instead of the water. I increased...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2008 by Vicki   view full review
The best chocolate cake I have ever made or eaten for that matter! Moist, thick and perfectly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2007 by bakerfromsd   view full review
This is a really easy, delicious cake! I did add a teaspoon of cinnamon for a "Mexican...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2009 by jen9936   view full review
This was wonderful! The only chocolate I had was semi-sweet chocolate chips, so I used about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by cbsuits   view full review
this recipe was wonderful. it was easy and delicious. i made this on superbowl sunday and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2006 by Deborah   view full review
i LIKED THIS CAKE IT WAS VERY MOIST AND MY HUSBAND RAVED ABOUT IT. i SENT HALF OF THE CAKE TO...

 

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