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A macro close-up shot of a moist Midnight Fudge Cake square resting on a white plate. The cake is topped with a layer of glossy dark chocolate ganache and scattered with small chocolate sprinkles.

Midnight Fudge Cake Recipe Card

Hilary PARKER
Get ready to meet your new favorite dessert! This midnight fudge cake recipe is the ultimate semi-homemade hack. By swirling rich brownie batter with fluffy cake batter and soaking it in ganache, you get a moist chocolate fudge cake that is totally crave-worthy and looks impressive with zero stress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box 15.25 oz triple chocolate cake mix
  • Eggs oil, and water (as called for on the cake mix box)
  • 1 box 18-20 oz ultimate fudge brownie mix with ganache packet
  • Eggs oil, and water (as called for on the brownie mix box)
  • Ganache packet included with brownie mix OR 1 cup hot fudge sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray, ensuring the bottom and sides are completely coated.
  • Mix Batters: In a large bowl, mix the chocolate cake mix with its required ingredients until smooth. In a separate bowl, mix the brownie batter with its required ingredients until thick and fudgy. Keep them separate!
  • Layer and Swirl: Pour half of the brownie batter into the pan and spread evenly. Pour all of the cake batter over the brownie layer. Dollop the remaining brownie batter on top.
  • Marbie Effect: Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the batters in a figure-eight motion. Do not overmix—you want distinct ribbons of batter!
  • Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs. The center should still look moist.
  • Soak and Serve: Let cool for 15-20 minutes. Poke holes all over the warm cake with a fork. Pour warmed ganache (or hot fudge) over the top, letting it seep into the holes. Cool completely or serve warm!

Notes

  • Coffee Hack: Swap the water in the cake mix for hot brewed coffee to deepen the chocolate flavor without making it taste like coffee.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutritional information is approximate and may vary based on ingredients and specific brands used.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 122.1gProtein: 7.7gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.9gCholesterol: 80.7mgSodium: 545.4mgFiber: 5.2gSugar: 95.1g
Keyword black midnight cake, chocolate poke cake, easy chocolate fudge cake, midnight fudge cake recipe, rich chocolate cake recipe
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