Best 8 Best Chocolate Fudge Recipes

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our curated collection of the best chocolate fudge recipes, catering to every taste and skill level. From the classic and creamy fudge, perfect for beginners, to the decadent and rich fudge, sure to impress even the most discerning chocolate connoisseur, this article has it all. Dive into the velvety smoothness of our foolproof basic fudge recipe, a timeless classic that never fails to delight. Take your fudge game to the next level with our selection of flavored fudges, such as the luscious chocolate-peanut butter fudge, the delightful cookies and cream fudge, and the irresistible salted caramel fudge. Craving something unique? Experiment with our creative fudge recipes, including the intriguing espresso chocolate fudge, the zesty orange chocolate fudge, and the elegant white chocolate fudge. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process, ensuring that your fudge turns out perfectly every time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH FUDGE FROSTING



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Get ready for cake that's a chocolate powerhouse and discover why it's called the best!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled
2 eggs
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
3 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
2/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan, two 9-inch round cake pans, or three 8-inch round cake pans. In large bowl, beat all cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan(s).
  • Bake rectangle 40 to 45 minutes, rounds 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool rectangle in pan on cooling rack. Cool rounds 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely.
  • In 2 1/2-quart saucepan, mix all frosting ingredients except vanilla. Heat to rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Boil 1 minute without stirring. Place saucepan in bowl of ice and water. Beat until frosting is smooth and spreadable; stir in vanilla. Frost rectangle or fill and frost layers with frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Carbohydrate 84 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg

THE VERY BEST CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE



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I have made this cake for the past several years with unfailing applause. I got the recipe from Cooks Illustrated. Do not substitute semisweet chocolate chips for the chopped semisweet chocolate in the frosting-chocolate chips contain less cocoa butter than bar chocolate and will not melt as readily. For best results, don't make the frosting until the cakes are cooled, and use the frosting as soon as it is ready. If the frosting gets too cold and stiff to spread easily, wrap the mixer bowl with a towel soaked in hot water and mix on low speed until the frosting appears creamy and smooth. Refrigerated leftover cake should sit at room temperature before serving until the frosting softens. Recipe for the wonderful Frosting is on this site "The Very Best Chocolate Fudge Icing"

Provided by Miss V

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 1 2 layer cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 tablespoons butter (1 1/2 sticks, very soft)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (8 3/4 ounces, sifted, unbleached)
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate (coarsely chopped)
1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder (3/4 ounce)
1/2 cup water (hot)
1 3/4 cups sugar (12 1/4 ounces)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
2 large egg yolks

Steps:

  • 1. FOR THE CAKE: Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 9-inch-round by 2-inch-high cake pans with softened butter; dust pans with flour and knock out excess. Combine chocolate, cocoa powder, and hot water in medium heatproof bowl; set bowl over saucepan containing 1 inch of simmering water and stir with rubber spatula until chocolate is melted, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup sugar to chocolate mixture and stir until thick and glossy, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove bowl from heat and set aside to cool.
  • 2. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl. Combine buttermilk and vanilla in small bowl. In bowl of standing mixer fitted with whisk attachment, whisk eggs and yolks on medium-low speed until combined, about 10 seconds. Add remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar, increase speed to high, and whisk until fluffy and lightened in color, 2 to 3 minutes. Replace whisk with paddle attachment. Add cooled chocolate mixture to egg/sugar mixture and mix on medium speed until thoroughly incorporated, 30 to 45 seconds, pausing to scrape down sides of bowl with rubber spatula as needed. Add softened butter one tablespoon at a time, mixing about 10 seconds after each addition. Add about one-third of flour mixture followed by half of buttermilk mixture, mixing until incorporated after each addition (about 15 seconds). Repeat using half of remaining flour mixture and all of remaining buttermilk mixture (batter may appear separated). Scrape down sides of bowl and add remaining flour mixture; mix at medium-low speed until batter is thoroughly combined, about 15 seconds. Remove bowl from mixer and fold batter once or twice with rubber spatula to incorporate any remaining flour. Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans; smooth batter to edges of pan with spatula.
  • 3. Bake cakes until toothpick inserted into center comes out with a few crumbs attached, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool cakes in pans 15 minutes, then invert onto wire rack. Cool cakes to room temperature before frosting, 45 to 60 minutes.

BEST-EVER CHOCOLATE FUDGE LAYER CAKE



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Make and share this Best-Ever Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Breakstone

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 (4 ounce) package JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
4 eggs
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S Sour Cream or 1 cup KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup water
1 (8 ounce) package BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate (8 squares)
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Topping (Do not thaw.)
2 tablespoons PLANTERS Sliced Almonds

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F.
  • CHOP 2 chocolate squares. Beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil and water in large bowl with mixer on low speed just until moistened. Beat on medium speed 2 minute Stir in chopped chocolate. Pour into 2 greased 9-inch round pans.
  • BAKE 30 to 35 minute or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minute Loosen cakes from sides of pans. Invert onto racks; gently remove pans. Cool cakes completely.
  • PLACE COOL WHIP and remaining chocolate squares in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 minute or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 1 minute Let stand 15 minute to thicken. Stack cake layers on plate, filling and frosting with COOL WHIP frosting. Garnish with nuts. Keep refrigerated.

BEST EVER CHOCOLATE FUDGE LAYER CAKE



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Make and share this Best Ever Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Laurie Rhoton

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces baker's semi-sweet baking chocolate, divided
1 (18 ounce) package chocolate cake mix, without pudding
1 (4 ounce) package jello chocolate instant pudding
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup water
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Topping (do not thaw)
2 tablespoons PLANTERS Sliced Almonds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Chop 2 oz. chocolate. Beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil & water in large bowl with mixer until blended. Stir in chopped chocolate. Pour into 2 (9 in.) round pans sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Loosen cakes from sides of pans. Invert onto wire racks: gently remove pans. Cool cakes completely.
  • Microwave cool whip & remaining chocolate on high 1 1/2 minutes or until chocolate is completely melted & mixture is well blended, stirring after 1 minute. Let stand 15 minutes to thicken.
  • Stack cake layers on plate, filling & frosting with cool whip mixture. Sprinkle with nuts.
  • keep refrigerated.

BEST CHOCOLATE BROWNIE WITH FUDGE SAUCE



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I pinched this recipe from a friend back in 1998! I have baked it ever since. I know Americans are experts at baking brownies - but I find this a simple delicious brownie - and the fudge sauce is delicious! I chop in pecan nuts and pieces of chocolate for an extra chocolaty taste. Its best to cut the brownies into squares and...

Provided by Angela Nair

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

CAKE
200 g chocolate broken into pieces
200 g butter
90 g cake flour
60 ml best cocoa powder
14 ml baking powder
2 ml salt
6 large eggs
200 g pecan nuts
FUDGE SAUCE
30 g butter
35 g castor sugar
250 ml cream
100 g dark chocolate, broken into pieces

Steps:

  • 1. BROWNIES: Melt the chocolate and butter together in a glass bowl, over a pot of simmering water. Dont stir until the chocolate has melted.
  • 2. Remove from the heat and stir in the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Beat the eggs lightly and stir into the mixture along with the nuts.
  • 3. Pour into a lined and greased 30cm square baking tin. Bake in a preheated oven for 50 minutes at 180 degrees centigrade. Let cool for about 10 minutes and remove from tin. Cut into squares.
  • 4. FUDGE SAUCE: Heat butter and sugar together in a saucepan. Stir in the cream and cook very gently, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
  • 5. Add the chocolate and continue to cook gently until chocolate has melted. Stir to form a smooth sauce. Remove from the heat and pour over brownies. Serve as a decadent dessert or tea time treat

BEST EVER CHOCOLATE FUDGE LAYER CAKE



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Yield 18 slices

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
4 eggs
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
1 pkg. (8 squares) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, divided
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
2 Tbsp. PLANTERS Sliced Almonds

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans. Beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil and water in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened, scraping side of bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 2 min. or until well blended. Stir in 2 squares of the chocolate, chopped. Spoon into prepared pans. BAKE 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted near centers comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 min. on wire rack. Loosen cakes from side of pans with spatula or knife. Invert cakes onto rack; gently remove pans. Cool completely on wire rack. PLACE remaining 6 squares chocolate and whipped topping in medium microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min. Stir until well blended and shiny. Cool 5 min. Place 1 cake layer on serving plate; spread 1/4 of the chocolate mixture over cake. Place second cake layer on top; spread remaining chocolate mixture over top and sides of cake. Garnish with almonds. KRAFT KITCHENS TIPS Substitute Prepare as directed, using JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Fat Free Sugar Free Instant Reduced Calorie Pudding & Pie Filling, BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream and COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping.

BEST-EVER CHOCOLATE FUDGE LAYER CAKE



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WHEN I WAS READING THESE INGREDIENTS, I WAS KINDA TAKEN BACK THAT YOU HEAT UP THE COOL WHIP WITH THE CHOCOLATE. I LOVE PUTTING SOUR CREAM AND PUDDING IN MY CAKES. THEY RAISE SO NICE AND ARE SO MOIST. FOR YOUR LIQUID TRY USING CHOCOLATE MILK.

Provided by Kimi Gaines

Categories     Chocolate

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg 8 squares of baker's semi-sweet chocolate, divided
1 pkg chocolate cake mix
3.9 oz chocolate instant pudding
4 eggs
1 c sour cream
1/2 c oil
1/2 c water or chocolate milk
8 oz container of whipped topping
2 Tbsp sliced almonds

Steps:

  • 1. HEAT OVEN TO 350F. CHOP 2 CHOCOLATE SQUARES. BEAT CAKE MIX, DRY PUDDING MIX, EGGS, SOUR CREAM, OIL AND WATER IN A LARGE BOWL WITH MIXER UNTIL WELL BLENDED. STIR IN CHOPPED CHOCOLATE. POUR INTO 2-9 INCH ROUND PANS SPRAYED WITH COOKING SPRAY.
  • 2. BAKE 30-35 MIN. OR UNTIL TOOTHPICK INSERTED COMES OUT CLEAN. COOL IN PANS 10 MIN. LOOSEN CAKE FROM SIDES OF PAN. INVERT ONTO WIRE RACKS; GENTLY REMOVE PANS. COOL CAKE COMPLETELY.
  • 3. MICROWAVE WHIPPED TOPPING AND REMAINING CHOCOLATE SQUARES IN MICROWAVEABLE BOWL ON HIGH FOR 1 1/2 MINUTES OR UNTIL CHOCOLATE IS COMPLETELY MELTED AND MIXTURE IS WELL BLENDED, STIRRING AFTER EACH MINUTE. LET STAND 15 MINUTES TO THICKEN.
  • 4. STACK CAKE LAYERS ON PLATE, FILLING AND FROSTING WITH COOL WHIP MIXTURE. SPRINKLE WITH NUTS. KEEP REFRIGERATED.
  • 5. *****PREPARE USING FAT FREE, SUGAR FREE INSTANT PUDDING, REDUCED FAT SOUR CREAM AND LITE WHIPPED TOPPING. SAVE SOME CALORIES!!

MOM'S BEST CHOCOLATE FUDGE



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My mom is the ultimate fudge maker to me. Instead of asking for presents for Christmas I always asked her to make me fudge. She always has, but got me presents too because she is a good mom like that. This is my absolute favorite fudge that my mom makes. I hope you enjoy it too.

Provided by Kim Schneider

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tsp vanilla
7 oz marshmallow cream
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 1/2 c sugar
5 oz evaporated milk
1/2 c butter

Steps:

  • 1. Put vanilla, chocolate chips and marshmallow cream in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • 2. Mix sugar, evaporated milk and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a 2 1/2 - 3 quart sauce pan.
  • 3. Bring to a full rolling boil while stirring constantly.
  • 4. Allow to boil for 5 minutes continuing to stir constantly....you can boil 7 minutes if you like a firmer fudge.
  • 5. Drip a drop of the boiling mixture in a cup of ice water. Poke it, if it is hard to the touch it is done. If it squishes boil another minute or two and try the water thing again until it stays a hard ball.
  • 6. When it is the hard ball stage add remaining butter then bring it back to a boil for one minute.
  • 7. Pour contents of sauce pan into the large bowl. Stir all the ingredients together until the chocolate chips are completely melted and the mixture is smooth and blended completely.
  • 8. Pour into a 9 x 9 baking pan and set on counter to cool. Cut into squares and serve when fudge is firm.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better the fudge will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't overcook the fudge: Overcooked fudge will be grainy and dry. Cook the fudge until it reaches a temperature of 234 degrees Fahrenheit (112 degrees Celsius).
  • Let the fudge cool completely before cutting it: This will help the fudge to set properly and prevent it from crumbling.
  • Store the fudge in an airtight container: Fudge can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to three months.

Conclusion:

Chocolate fudge is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a rich and decadent fudge that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a sweet snack or a special dessert, chocolate fudge is sure to satisfy your cravings.

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