Double Chocolate Fudge Cake – Gretchen’s Vegan Bakery

Double Chocolate Fudge Cake for any occasion!

With just two easy recipes you can make this beginners style cake!

My one bowl chocolate cake recipe is the star of the show and fudge is the literal icing on the cake!

All you need is a half sheet pan to bake in and a couple of hours to spare and everyone will think you bought this one from a bakery!
No special tools required just a handful of your favorite chocolate decorations is what takes this cake to new levels!

More fudge for the icing and cocoa nibs for a crunchy garnish

Even the most beginner baker will be able to pull this cake off with ease!

CLICK HERE FOR THE YOUTUBE VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR HOW TO MAKE THIS CAKE

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Notes for Success:

*In the video tutorial I was originally making 2- 12″x18″ sheet cake layers
However this was not needed to make the exact cake as shown here

You will only need 1 recipe of cake batter baked into 1- 12″ x 18″ pan
Cut it into 4 separate strips and layering them all together with the fudge filling

For those who prefer to make a round cake
Divide the batter between 2-8″ pans or 3-7″ pans, the bake time will be a few minutes longer

Coffee liquor simple syrup is optional since this cake is already super moist on it’s own!
But I did really love that additional zing of moisture and subtle note of coffee liquor!

Be sure to use Tia Maria OR Kamora since Kahlua is NOT VEGAN!

I used cacao nibs for garnish along with sandwich cookies, homemade chocolate decorations and chocolate shavings

Double Fudge Cake

Double chocolate fudge cake with just 2 simple recipes & a handful of your favorite chocoalte decorations!

Prep Time 3 hours hrs

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 3 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Ingredients  

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For the Simple Syrup *optional

• ½ Cup Water 118ml
• ½ Cup Granulated Sugar 100g
• 2 ounces Coffee Liquor *Tia Maria is Vegan 60mL

Instructions 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F & Grease & Parchment line a 12″ x 18″ sheet pan

• Prepare the chocolate cake recipe as per the instructions on that recipe post & pour all the batter into the prepared sheet pan

• Bake immediately for approximately 15-18 minutes or when it is springy to the touch when you gently press the center or when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs

• Cool the cake in the pan & then prepare the fudge icing & the simple syrup (if using) according to the instructions on those recipe posts.

• Assemble the cake as shown in the video tutorial by cutting the sheet cake layer into 4 equal rectangles then stacking to make a 7 Layer Cake with the fudge icing recipe & optional simple syrup with coffee liquor on each layer

• Ice with the remaining fudge icing and garnish with whatever edible chocolate decorations & cookies you like best

Video

Notes

For those who prefer to make a round cake Divide the batter between 2-8″ pans or 3-7″ pans, the bake time will be a few minutes longer
Coffee liquor simple syrup is optional since this cake is already super moist on it’s own
Storage Keep refrigerated for up to 1 week, bring to room temperature before serving
Freeze cake wrapped well for up to 2 months