Best-Ever Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake

Health score
1%
Best-Ever Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake
90 min.
18
281kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with the Best-Ever Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake, a decadent dessert that promises to impress at any gathering. This cake is not just a treat; it's an experience, combining rich chocolate flavors with a creamy, luscious texture that will leave your guests craving more. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply a delightful end to a weeknight dinner, this cake serves 18, making it ideal for sharing with family and friends.

What sets this cake apart is its unique blend of ingredients, including a moist chocolate cake mix and a velvety chocolate pudding filling that creates layers of pure bliss. The addition of sour cream ensures a tender crumb, while the semi-sweet baking chocolate elevates the flavor profile to new heights. Topped with a smooth, chocolatey whipped topping and garnished with crunchy sliced almonds, this cake is as visually stunning as it is delicious.

With a preparation time of just 90 minutes, you can whip up this showstopper with ease, even if you're not an experienced baker. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, the Best-Ever Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. Get ready to savor every bite of this chocolate lover's dream!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons almonds sliced
  • cup cream sour
  •  eggs 
  • 18.3 ounce chocolate cake mix 
  • pkg peach pie filling instant (4 serving size)
  • 0.5 cup cooking oil 
  • ounce semi chocolate chips divided
  • 0.5 cup water 
  • ounce non-dairy whipped topping thawed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 9-inch round baking pans. Chop 2 of the chocolate squares; set aside. Beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil and water in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened. Beat on medium speed 2 min. Stir in chopped chocolate. Spoon into prepared pans.
  2. Bake 30 to 35 min. or until wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 min. Loosen cakes from sides of pans. Invert onto racks; gently remove pans. Cool cakes completely.
  3. Place frozen whipped topping and remaining 6 chocolate squares in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth, stirring after 1 min.
  4. Let stand 15 min. to thicken.
  5. Place one cake layer on serving plate; top with one-fourth of the chocolate mixture and second cake layer.
  6. Spread top and side with remaining chocolate mixture.
  7. Garnish with almonds. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories281kcal
Protein6.38%
Fat50.19%
Carbs43.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0.56
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.5265217922304%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.03mg
Catechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin
0.03mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:280.97kcal
14.05%
Fat:16.17g
24.88%
Saturated Fat:6.87g
42.93%
Carbohydrates:31.48g
10.49%
Net Carbohydrates:29.64g
10.78%
Sugar:19.14g
21.26%
Cholesterol:44.92mg
14.97%
Sodium:265.68mg
11.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:14mg
4.67%
Protein:4.62g
9.25%
Phosphorus:154.11mg
15.41%
Copper:0.3mg
14.77%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.03%
Iron:2.32mg
12.91%
Selenium:8.45µg
12.06%
Magnesium:42.08mg
10.52%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.37%
Calcium:81.44mg
8.14%
Vitamin E:1.11mg
7.4%
Fiber:1.84g
7.35%
Potassium:216.65mg
6.19%
Folate:24.05µg
6.01%
Zinc:0.78mg
5.2%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.28%
Vitamin K:3.51µg
3.34%
Vitamin B3:0.64mg
3.19%
Vitamin A:148.92IU
2.98%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.75%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.7%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.07%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.3%
Source:Allrecipes