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Triple Chocolate Cake with Hot Fudge Sauce

Yasser
What could be more indulgent than a rich, moist chocolate cake loaded with chocolate chips and drizzled with warm hot fudge sauce? This Triple Chocolate Cake with Hot Fudge Sauce is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers, combining three layers of chocolatey goodness in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cake:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs Room-temperature eggs blend more smoothly into the batter.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk If you don't have buttermilk, make your own by adding 1/2 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice to 1/2 cup milk.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or dark)

For the topping:

  • 1 cup hot fudge sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and lightly flour a round cake pan to prevent sticking.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth and fully incorporated.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter for extra richness.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even bake.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Be careful not to overbake.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Once cooled, drizzle generously with warm hot fudge sauce just before serving.

Notes

Pro tip: For an extra gooey texture, poke small holes in the cake with a skewer before drizzling the hot fudge sauce to let it seep into the cake.