Best 8 Cold Fudge Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the decadent delight of a Cold Fudge Cake, a timeless classic that promises an explosion of flavors and textures. This no-bake dessert combines a rich chocolate fudge filling, a creamy whipped cream topping, and a graham cracker crust for a symphony of sweetness.

The chocolate fudge filling is the heart of this cake, made with a luscious blend of melted chocolate, sugar, butter, and cream. The whipped cream topping adds a light and airy contrast, while the graham cracker crust provides a delightful crunch.

This recipe also includes variations to suit diverse preferences. For chocolate lovers, the Double Chocolate Fudge Cake features an extra layer of chocolate ganache, while the Peanut Butter Fudge Cake adds a nutty twist with peanut butter cups. If you prefer a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Cold Fudge Cake offers a delicious alternative.

These Cold Fudge Cakes are not only a treat for the taste buds but also visually stunning. The rich chocolate filling and whipped cream topping create an elegant presentation that will impress your guests.

Whether you're a chocolate aficionado or simply seeking a delightful dessert, these Cold Fudge Cakes are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings. With their no-bake convenience and customizable options, they're perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

COLD FUDGE CAKE



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Don't remember where I got this recipe but my grown children & grand children...LOVE IT!

Provided by Dee Tourville

Categories     Cakes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 stick butter, melted
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 c chopped walnuts, divided
2 pkg (4 serving size) instant chocolate pudding mix
3 c milk
12 oz creamm cheese, softened
1 c confectioners sugar
1 16 ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, flour, and 3/4 cup nuts. Press mixture into a 9- x 13-inch baking dish.
  • 3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until a firm crust forms; let cool.
  • 4. In a medium bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until thickened; set aside. In another medium bowl, combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and half the whipped topping; mix well.
  • 5. Using a wet table knife, spread cream cheese mixture over top of cooled crust. Spoon chocolate pudding mixture over top of cream cheese mixture then top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle remaining walnuts on top.
  • 6. Cover and chill overnight, or at least 6 hours. Refrigerate any leftovers.

DECADENT FUDGE CAKE



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Everyone loves the rich flavor in this decadent cake made with four types of chocolate. -Anna Hogge, Yorktown, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
8 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted
1 cup chocolate syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided
4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon shortening, divided

Steps:

  • Cream butter in a large bowl. Gradually mix in sugar. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine buttermilk and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with flour, beginning and ending with flour. Add melted chocolate, chocolate syrup and vanilla. Stir in 1 cup miniature chocolate chips. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 hours or until a toothpick comes out clean. Immediately invert cake onto a serving plate; cool completely., Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt white chocolate and 2 tablespoons shortening; stir until smooth. Cool slightly; drizzle over cake. Melt remaining chips and shortening in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Drizzle over white chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

COLD FUDGE CAKE



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Provided by Kathleen Riemer

Categories     Cakes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, melted
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts, divided
2 (4-serving-size) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
3 cups milk
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
(16-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, flour, and 3/4 cup nuts. Press mixture into a 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until a firm crust forms; let cool. In a medium bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until thickened; set aside. In another medium bowl, combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and half the whipped topping; mix well. Using a wet table knife, spread cream cheese mixture over top of cooled crust. Spoon chocolate pudding mixture over top of cream cheese mixture then top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle remaining walnuts on top. Cover and chill overnight, or at least 6 hours. Refrigerate any leftovers. Read more at http://www.mrfood.com/Cakes/Cold-Fudge-Cake/ml/1#toIms4IS7LJrXZWC.99

FUDGE CAKE



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For the true chocolate lover, this cake is moist and dense and you are going to love it. Great with cream cheese frosting or cooked fudge frosting.

Provided by Kristen Faux

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs eggs
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup hot water
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter

Steps:

  • Cream butter or margarine and sugar together in a large bowl. Add vanilla, and then eggs to the mixture.
  • In another bowl, mix together flour, soda, baking powder, and salt. Sour the milk by adding the lemon juice or vinegar. Add flour mixture alternately with soured milk to the creamed mixture.
  • Mix cocoa and hot water together, and beat into batter.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cool, and frost with desired frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 35.3 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 212.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

OLD-FASHIONED FUDGE CAKE



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This simple one-layer cake has a nice texture, cuts well, is moist and the frosting is fast and easy to make. -Mary Schillinger, Woodstock, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup boiling water
FROSTING:
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, then egg white, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in water until smooth. Pour into a greased and floured 6-in. round baking pan., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the sugar, cream and butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in marshmallows and chocolate chips until smooth. Spread frosting over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FABULOUS FUDGE CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This is my favorite chocolate cake recipe because of the moist texture and rich, dark chocolate flavor. Enjoy!

Provided by Charmaine Brooks

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
2 ½ cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 cup sour cream
1 cup boiling water
½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup milk
1 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter or margarine and 2 1/2 cups brown sugar until well mixed. Add eggs one at a time. Beat in the vanilla and melted chocolate squares. Add 1/2 the sour cream and then 1/2 the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until well blended.
  • Add the remaining sour cream and dry ingredients to the batter. Stir in boiling water.
  • Bake in a greased 9 X 13 inch pan for 35 minutes.
  • Let cool 10 minutes before icing.
  • To Make Caramel Icing: First melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan. Stir in 1 cup brown sugar and boil about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup milk and bring to a boil. Place pan in cold water and stir in the confectioners' sugar. Continue stirring until smooth. Spread over still warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 233.1 mg, Sugar 40 g

OLD FASHIONED FUDGE CAKE



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

Provided by RITA610

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
1 cup unsalted butter
4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 73.2 mg, Sugar 33.6 g

COLD FUDGE CAKE



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It is a family recipe from Mr Food. Won't last long I can promise you!

Provided by LINDA BAILEY @miffed13

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup(s) (1-1/2 sticks) butter, melted
1 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 cup(s) chopped walnuts, divided
2 package(s) (4-serving-size) instant chocolate pudding mix
3 cup(s) milk
12 ounce(s) cream cheese, softened
1 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
(1) 16 ounce(s) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, flour, and 3/4 cup nuts. Press mixture into a 9"x13" baking dish. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until a firm crust forms and let cool. In a medium bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until thickened and set aside.
  • In another medium bowl, combine cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and half the whipped topping and mix well. Using a wet table knife, spread cream cheese mixture over top of cooled crust. Spoon chocolate pudding mixture over top of cream cheese mixture then top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle remaining walnuts on top. Cover and chill overnight, or at least 6 hours. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Tips:

  • Use good quality chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before mixing.
  • Don't overbeat the batter, or the cake will be tough.
  • Bake the cake in a water bath to prevent it from cracking.
  • Chill the cake for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • Serve the cake with fresh berries, whipped cream, or ice cream.

Conclusion:

This cold fudge cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy texture, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this cold fudge cake a try.

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