One Layer Fudge Cake
If you happen to be looking for an easy, decadent chocolate dessert, this One Layer Fudge Cake fits the bill! It’s perfect when you need a smaller dessert. One of my friends served this exquisite chocolate cake last night for a birthday party, and it just reinforced how incredible this Homemade Chocolate Cake recipe tastes! I practically licked my plate clean.
A chocolate cake is pretty much a given on December 27. That’s the date of my oldest’s birthday. Any other day of the year a luscious Chocolate Lasagna would make the family swoon, but for a birthday, it must be cake. It doesn’t matter that we still had ¾ of a Chocolate Mousse Torte in the fridge that was leftover from Christmas. We had to honor the kid who drew the short straw as far as birthdays are concerned, so the Best Chocolate Cake Recipe was on the menu!
Why You Must Make:
- It’s only ONE layer, so it’s perfect when you need a smaller, celebratory dessert.
- The cake is moist, rich, and delicious!!
- You can easily make this gluten-free by using Cup-4-Cup Flour in place of regular flour.
It’s difficult when your special day is so close to Christmas. Mom is tired of cooking, mom is tired of shopping. Sometimes the poor guy gets a lot of IOUs, but he’s a good sport. But I did make certain there was a chocolate cake. And this rich, one-layer cake is perfect when you’ve been overindulging your way through the holidays.
Cake Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
Ingredient Notes
- Kitchen Staples – Sugar, Flour, Baking Soda, Salt, Hot Water, Brown Sugar
- Semisweet Chocolate – Finely chopped; I like using Ghirardelli bars.
- Heavy Cream – 36% milkfat.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – Don’t use a cocoa mix that’s made for hot chocolate. Both Hershey’s and Ghiradelli brands are readily available.
- Butter – Melted and warm, salted is OK.
- Eggs – Large; at room temperature is best for baking as they will incorporate more easily.
- Vanilla – Use real vanilla extract, not artificially flavored. I like the Nielsen-Massey brand.
Serving Suggestions
This year, a one-layer fudge cake topped with a decadent, glossy ganache was selected for the celebration. When I showed the birthday boy this photo on the Fine Cooking website, he quickly agreed with my choice. You cannot go wrong with an Alice Medrich recipe when it comes to chocolate desserts. But besides birthdays, this single-layer cake is perfect for Valentine’s Day. Or if you’re celebrating with your favorite girlfriends, “Galentine’s Day.”
Cut into wedges and serve with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream. Or for an even more extravagant indulgence, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of hot fudge sauce. I can feel my blood sugar rising just thinking about it!
How to Make:
Dense and moist with a glossy coat of ganache, this one-layer fudge cake was so easy to put together. No worries about lining up layers, piping decorations or fiddling with leveling. Bake, cool, and coat. It was as simple as that. And it was as superb in taste as it was a breeze to assemble.
You’ll definitely want to whip up this single-layer chocolate cake for the chocoholic in your life. We sent the leftovers home with Tom. I’m certain he and his roommates finished it for breakfast. That’s a birthday boy’s prerogative.
Recipe Tips:
This ganache chocolate cake is ideal for when you aren’t feeding a huge crowd. Fewer leftovers (if any!) and no waste, plus the flavor is out of this world!
- Adding an extra 4 ounces of chocolate will make a thicker ganache if that’s your preference. But remember that the ganache should still pour so you can get a smooth, glossy coating.
- Purchase an (affiliate links)oven thermometer to be sure your oven is registering the proper temperature. No one likes a dry, over-baked cake.
- One of my friends makes a gluten-free version of this one-layer fudge cake just by substituting Cup4Cup Gluten-Free Flour for the flour in equal measurements. I’ve tasted it, and you’d never know the difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Grease your baking pan, then place a round of parchment paper on the bottom of the pan and grease it as well. No need to flour since flouring the pan after greasing could leave a white residue around the edges of the cake. That’s undesirable.
When you start to smell a delicious aroma emanating from the oven, your chocolate cake is almost fully baked. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake and if it comes out with a few to no moist crumbs when removed, the cake is done. A tapping test is another way of testing. Use an index finger to tap the top of the hot cake while pulled out on the oven rack. If the indentation bounces back up, the cake is finished. If the indentation remains, the cake needs more time in the oven.
Your chocolate cake should cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Using hot pads if needed, gently shake the pan back and forth to loosen a bit. Then flip the cake onto the cooling rack, and invert back upright if able. If the cake is released too early, it will break apart. If it’s left in the pan too long, it will stick.
If the ganache is too runny, let it cool at room temperature a bit longer. If the kitchen is very warm, place the ganache in the refrigerator, stirring frequently until it’s the right consistency. If the ganache is too thick, microwave for about 10-15 seconds, then stir. Repeat as needed.
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One Layer Fudge Cake Recipe
A smaller version of the perfect chocolate cake!
Ingredients
For Ganache:
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
For Cake and Assembling:
- 1 cup flour
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces (½ cup) butter, melted and warm
- 1 ¼ cups brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup hot water
- 1 cup warm ganache (listed above)
Instructions
- Make ganache. Put the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. In a saucepan or via the microwave, heat cream to a simmer.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and whisk gently until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Add sugar and whisk to combine. Set aside and let cool enough so it doesn't all run off the cake when you glaze.
- Preheat the oven to 350º. Grease the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment.
- In a small bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt. Sift the cocoa into the dry ingredients and whisk to combine.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar with a wooden spoon.
- Add the eggs and vanilla; stir until well blended.
- Add the flour mixture all at once and stir just until all the flour is moistened.
- Pour the hot water over the batter; stir just until it’s incorporated and the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes or till a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool on a rack for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge of the cake and remove from the pan to finish cooling on the rack, removing parchment if used.
- Once cool, set the rack over a baking sheet or foil. Pour the ganache over the cake and use an offset spatula to spread it over the top of the cake and down the sides.
- Let set for about an hour before serving.
Notes
Adapted from Fine Cooking. Recipe from Alice Medrich
You may find you have extra ganache. I love to make sandwich cookies with two chocolate chip cookies and a thick layer of ganache as the filling.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1 sliceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 433Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 183mgCarbohydrates: 61gFiber: 2gSugar: 46gProtein: 5g
163 Comments on “One Layer Fudge Cake”
This one-layer fudge cake is so yummy, I have tried it, and My kids wants me to make it as a birthday cake.
What a rich decadent looking chocolate cake. It is really tempting. Not sure I could ever make it but the recipe doesn’t look that difficult.
I made this for a birthday and it turned out great. The ganache really takes the cake to the next level! YUM
It definitely has to be a special cake for you to be impressed. Can’t wait to give it a try.
I’m terrible at layer cakes so gave this a try! It was perfect. Everyone wanted the recipe! We all loved how fudgy it was. And so easy, too. Thanks!
I love this cake, so easy and delicious… I don’t make the ganache though, I make a variety of buttercream frostings for it, depending on what the birthday person wants…
I plan on making this in November for te hubs, which brown sugar do you use, light or dark?
Thanks
Hi, Carol, I use light brown sugar in this recipe. Hope you and your hubby enjoy it!
Hi! I just wanted to know what type of butter i should use. SO should i use salted or unsalted.
I always use salted butter. Hope you enjoy this cake, Tessa!
Hi. I just found your great recipe. Sorry for the dumb question. If I want to make a 2 layer cake just double the recipe right? Thank you
Hi, Laura! Not a dumb question at all. I’ve never tried it with this recipe, but it should work just fine!! Let me know how it goes.
Just one more thought, Laura. Since the frosting is pourable, there won’t be much between the cake layers. You could add more chocolate to part of the ganache to thicken it for the filling. That would give you more of a visible line of frosting between the layers.
It was perfect the first time. I learn so much from you as well! Wow great post.
Chocolate on chocolate works every time for my dessert lovers. That silky smooth ganache is the perfect topper for this cake.
This is such a fantastic cake Liz! I think I’d like to double the ganache and just have extra on the side (to drink) if that ‘s ok? Well, I’d use a spoon just to be more polite!
xoxo,
Roz
I loved your tip for gluten free version, my son has intolerance will love. Thank you!
OMG Liz, this cake looks amazing…and so easy to make…I will definitely give this a try…thanks for such a simple recipe. Have a wonderful week!
My son wants to help me cook since I broke my ankle , this would be the perfect recipe for a chocoholic and easy for him to do with my supervision. Pinned.
this looks absolutely delicious Lizzy !! here love chocolate
Yum! I am certain I would be licking my plate clean, too! I love this — straight up chocolate. 🙂 ~Valentina
My dear Mom’s husband’s birthday was December 15 and because it was so close to Christmas, he had never had a birthday party! My Mom threw him is first at the age of 60! He would have loved this cake, he adored chocolate.
Broke down. Got more eggs. That Gnache frosting is so scrumptious it was hard not to eat just that! Thank you!
Yay!! So glad you loved it, Rhonda! Thanks for reporting back 🙂
This looks amazing! I only have 1 egg! I am not sure if I can still make it. I saw some use applesauce as a sub but I don’t have that. I need Chocolate Cake!!! Help! ????????????????
Oh, no! I hate when that happens! You need to scurry to the market and pick yourself up some eggs!! Or ask a neighbor and promise a slice of cake in return 🙂
Hi!
I love this recipe.
I was just wondering if I can make a few adjustments.
Can I lessen the hot water to 1/4c instead of 1/2c? Also, can I replace the 1/2c butter with 3/8c of oil?
Hi, Nicole,
I don’t recommend changing the amount of water. The oil for butter amount should work, but I haven’t tested it myself. Good luck and I hope you enjoy.
Liz,
I came across your recipe on Instagram, fast video had me tempted into baking this simple yummy moist cake. My oven took 35mins/170C , 8” square, used 1:1 – cream : Hershey’s sweet chips.. (125 ml :125 gms was perfect to cover the cake n sides) Thanks for this keeper recipe for family of 4.????????❤️
I’m so glad you enjoyed, Purnima! It’s perfect for a small group or family. Thanks for sharing your tips and review as I’m sure that will help others!!
Hi! I’ve got the cake in the oven right now. I decided to bake a cake at 4am in the morning,lol! Had a really bad chocolate cake craving. I noticed that you didn’t have any baking powder written down for the recipe. I found that to be a little different. Why is that? Just wondering. It baked for exactly 35 minutes. I actually melted 3 ounces of dark chocolate along with the butter. I’m hoping for maximum fudginess,lol! Now it is 4:40am and it is out of the oven. Looks and smells amazing! I will comment on it when I cut it,after it cools. Thank you Soo much for sharing the recipe.
Hi, Sarah,
I have those sort of nights, too, LOL. This is an Alice Medrich recipe, that I slightly adapted. She used baking soda, so I didn’t want to mess with the baking chemistry. It must be the cocoa powder providing alkalinity to activate the baking soda that makes it work. Hope you love this cake as much as we do!!
Can you freeze this cake?
I have not tested freezing this cake, but it should work. I’d make sure it’s well chilled so you can wrap it with plastic before freezing. Then defrost in the refrigerator. I’d take off the plastic wrap before it’s defrosted so it doesn’t stick. Good luck!
hi, can I use hot coffee for this recipe instead of water?
Hi, can I use hot coffee instead of water for this recipe?
Sure,that sounds like a great idea, Cristal. Hope you enjoy!
Great cake BUT 4 ounces is NOT 1\2 cup…
Hi, Nancy,
In many cases, 4 ounces of an ingredient is not 1/2 cup, but if you go look at a stick of butter, you’ll see that the weight is 4 ounces and the label will also show that it’s 1/2 cup/8 tablespoons. Glad you enjoyed the cake! It’s perfect when you want a smaller sized cake. Have a great weekend!
Can you double the recipe to make two layered cake?
Hi, Eli,
Yes, you could definitely use the cake recipe to make a two layer cake. Since the frosting is a ganache, I don’t think it’s best suited to frost a layer cake. I’d use a traditional buttercream frosting instead. You could also just fill it with buttercream and try to pour/spread the ganache over the cake (chill so it’s more of a spreading consistency than liquid). You’ll need to make extra ganache, maybe 1 1/2 times the recipe. Hope this helps! and if you try this, let me know how it goes.
I as m 63 years old and have never made a “scratch” cake before or ganache. A good friend had a birthday today and won’t eat anything but chocolate soafter reading the reviews, I settled on this cake. OMG great decision, wonderful cake! Moist and chocolatey and the ganache was fantastic, my friend thought she had died and gone to chocolate heaven! Can’t wait for my choc9loving husband to try it. Thank you skinny chick, you’re the bomb????
Guess I should proof read ????
No worries—I find some doozies in my posts! Have a great weekend.
Oh, you made my day, Letitia. So glad your friend loved it and that the recipe worked well for you!! Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
Fantastic recipe! I just wanted a snack cake to share with a few friends, and this was perfect. I paired it with a salted caramel chocolate buttercream, and it was divine!
I’m so glad! Thanks for letting me know. Your buttercream sounds amazing!!
A plain fudge cake is good any time! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
This looks amazing & delicious. I love chocolate! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday.
I made this cake for the lunch today at church. Everyone liked the cake. I used 2 Hershey bars for the chocolate frosting. The frosting was not too sweet and I used about 1/4 cup of heavy cream not a whole cup
Thanks for sharing your tip! Glad you enjoyed!
this is incredible!
what an irresistible looking chocolate cake!
I’d love a slice right now!
This is absolutely droolworthy!
I personally think one layer cakes are the best. This is wonderful!
I love the single layer, it seems perfect for when you want a bit of chocolate.
Without a doubt that is one beautiful cake.
I love one layer cakes in any flavor..that ganache though!
I am craving this cake so much! Perfectly fudgey!
This cake has the perfect crumb to it, and it’s so approachable too.
This cake is perfection!
Hello! Tried this today for my brother’s birthday and it was a hit! My ganache was too runny though because I only used 8 oz of chocolate. I was confused with the measurement of the brown sugar…. I ended up using 1 and 1/4 sugar! Was that how it was supposed to be? Thank you very much and more power!
Hi, Carmela,
Yes, 1 1/4 cups of sugar is correct. I took out the dash to make it less confusing. The ganache with only 8 ounces of chocolate will eventually thicken as it cools—but it takes longer in the summer. You can always put it in the fridge, but watch so it (stir on occasion) doesn’t get too hard (though you can gently microwave to loosen it up again). Glad you all enjoyed this cake!
Could this recipe be used to make cupcakes? I’d like to make the 8″ cake for my daughter’s birthday party with cupcakes to give guests to take home. Looks delicious, can’t wait to try it!
Hi, Elisabeth,
Great question, but I haven’t tried it, so I’d hate to assure you 100% that they’d work. But if you have the time, I’d definitely give it a try. The recipe might make 10-12 cupcakes and I’d bake them 20-25 minutes. Let me know how it goes if you give them a shot!
I love fudge so much and was so excited to make this delicious looking cake! Everyone loved it! I can’t wait to make it again!
wow! looks so yummy!
thanks for sharing at Talk of the Town.
pinning!
gail
What a beautiful chocolate cake. My kids keep begging me to try to make a chocolate ganache (they saw it on a cooking show). This recipe would be perfect. Thanks for linking up with us a the #HomeMattersParty this week!
WOOOO CHOCOLAAAATE
Yes please, a big slice for me!
You had me at fudge.. this cake is perfection!
What a beautifully sliced piece of cake! Looks so decadent!
One layer is fine with me and this looks awesome!
Although I love cakes with many thin layers and lots of frosting more, this guy looks fantastic. Love its fudgy and airy texture. It’s a quintessence of chocolate love 🙂
this is a gorgeous Cake I just love all that fudgy goodness! I would love a slice right now
Definitely worth the reblog. Such a gorgeous and simple cake.
Such a fantastic recipe! Totally crave-worthy!
A classic simple cake that can star at any dinner or birthday! Love how quickly it comes together.
Wow Liz – I LOVE this cake and will be making it for my birthday this summer! I always mess up layer cakes but maybe I can handle this single layer with the gorgeous frosting 🙂
This truly does look like a chocolate lover’s dream come true!
I have a question. You make the ganache first. Then you mix the cake and bake the cake for 40min and then cool the cake. Then pour “warm” ganache over the cake. By now it’s been off the stove for at least an hour. Is it still warm at the point to pour over the cake?
Hi, Phyllis,
The ganache really does stay pourable–calling it “warm” might not be the most accurate term. If it happens to get a little too stiff to pour, just gently warm it in the microwave until it gets to the consistency you want. That could possibly happen if your kitchen is cold (and mine is with this awful winter weather!). Good luck!
I first made this for my grandson’s 15th birthday, since there were only 6 of us for the get-together. It is now a family favorite. I can’t imagine that I did anything wrong but I had way too much ganache. The next time, I made only half the ganache (using 6 oz of chocolate) and still had a bit too much. (It didn’t go to waste either time though – it makes wonderful ice cream topping). The next time, I may try cutting the cake in half and spreading a little buttercream frosting between layers as a little bonus.
Thanks for the feedback, Karen. I’m make a note of this in the recipe—as I recall using the leftovers to sandwich between chocolate chip cookies! Hope you have a terrific weekend!!
I made this as the dessert for our dinner party group and it was a hit. I used the full 12 ounces for the ganache and it had a perfect consistency. I topped it with some fresh raspberries. Yum Yum. Will make this one again, for sure!
I’m so glad, Sophia! It is a dream cake for chocoholics 🙂
Salted or unsalted butter?
I always use salted butter unless noted otherwise. If you’d prefer to use unsalted butter, I’d add a touch more salt (slightly less than 1/2 teaspoon). Hope you enjoy!
Do you use salted or unsalted butter?
OK, made it to the letter the first time and it was great.
Just made it it for the second time, substituting buttermilk for the water. I also used a full tsp of baking soda to compensate. The result: Super rich and flavorful!
Great tip! I’ll try it that way, too, with my next attempt. Thanks so much for your feedback, Cynthia.
Dear Lizzy, what a beautiful and decadent dessert…perfect for any occasion. xoxo, Catherine
I made this cake tonight. While making The ganache, I realized the proportions were WAY OFF. It is far too liquidy. Either an ingredient has been left out, such as a large quantity of confectioner sugar, or the amount of cream is not accurate. Is that the original post you please check the measurements and ingredients and or explain why the good Nash is liquid chocolate, it’s like soup. I made half the ganache recipe, and added a cup of confectioners’ sugar. I’m hoping that will help the glaze. Haven’t eaten the cake yet, tho it seems very promising.
I’m sorry the ganache didn’t work for you, Victoria. I checked back with Alice Medrich’s original recipe and the proportions are correct—so I’m not sure what happened as mine worked fine. Here’s a link to her ganache: http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/ganache.aspx (http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/ganache.aspx)
P.S. I went back to read the reviews of her recipe and it looks like a couple others had the same problem. One upped the chocolate to 12 ounces. I hope the cake is still delicious!
This cake is perfect 🙂
Can I skip baking soda? I am not allowed to use it for medical problem. Will it effect the taste of the cake if I dont use it
I think you’ll need some sort of leavener or the cake will not rise. Here is a link to substitutes, but I’m not sure if you’ll get the same results:http://www.newhealthguide.org/Baking-Soda-Substitute.html (http://www.newhealthguide.org/Baking-Soda-Substitute.html)
I baked this cake last night for our daughter-in-love’s birthday. You are sheer genius! My husband said he thought it was the best chocolate cake I had ever baked. Thank you!
So glad to hear it, Peggy!
Oh my,…MMM, that looks delicious! 🙂
Bake, cool and coat are delicious words to live by!
yum yum yum! gonna try it out…………. 🙂
Love the idea of a one-layer birthday cake. Looks just as impressive but with much less work. Wonderful!
the ganache looks perfect!
If it’s an Alice Medrich recipe, it’s sure to be delicious! What a perfect way to make the birthday boy with a short straw feel special.
Can I try this recipe with almond flour? I absolutely like this recipe. Thank you!
Julianna, I have not tested it with almond flour, but a friend made it with Cup4Cup successfully. All I know from a quick google search is that you’ll need to increase the baking soda a bit due to the heavier weight of the almond flour. But by how much, I’m not sure. If you try it, let me know how it goes. Wish I could be of more help! Stay well!
Pure
Gorgeous
Decadent
Sin!
Shame on you! xx
This is so beautiful! You always make the best stuff.
I think this chocolate cake could solve all the world’s problems. Delicious and I pinned this as a recipe I want to try. Great post!
This cake is absolute perfection!
Looks like one delicious cake! Perfect for Galentine’s Day!
Nothing says Valentines Day like rich, decadent chocolate! Fantastic!
Now that is some chocolate cake! Beautifully scrumptious!
Chocolaty perfection!
What a wonderful birthday treat this cake would make, I am sure he was a very happy boy this cake looks amazing and so beautiful as well.
Yum! A rich, delicious cake without the hastle of layers.
There can never be too much chocolate cake… ever! 🙂 Looks like an amazing way to end a meal… or just a treat with a big glass of milk. 🙂
Love it, Liz: “bake, cool and coat”! Easy but stunning and a must have recipe to have up your sleeve. Absolute beauty. Have a glorious weekend xo
This is a great go-to recipe for a chocolate cake. I think I’ll bake it today for the kiddos and surprise them…it is quick and easy, which means faster chocolate craving pleasure!!! Beautiful ganache too, Lizzy! xx
My oldest child was due on the 8th of January. Because I was so big I was worried I would have a baby born around Christmas but no, no need to worry, I had him induced 12 days after his due date (and I shouldn’t have done that – should have waited to go into labour naturally but that’s another story – I’ll spare you!) I do agree that a birthday on or around Christmas is difficult timing and I admire you for going to the effort. This cake looks super moist and delicious xx
Decadently divine! I’d love a bite of this beauty…Undoubtedly your Valentine is very happy with this choice of cake.
I would love this cake for a birthday cake or Valentine’s Day. Looks yummy!!
Perfectly moist and chocolatey…and that thick layer of ganache coating looks unbelievably divine!
This is perfect for Valentine’s Day and ANY DAY, Liz! If it’s chocolate, it’s just always perfect!
xo
Roz
This cake is gorgeous — perfect for a Galentine’s Day party!
That gorgeous glossy ganache icing over that fudgy cake would be enough to tell any birthday boy how much he’s loved.
I think you and your family love chocolate as much as I do. Another great cake recipe, Lizzy!
That looks like perfection! I love Ganache frostings – perfect!
You are speaking my language, I have been craving Chocolate!
This looks so super special!! YUM!
Perfect for Valentine’s Day too
I’ve been in a real chocolate mood lately and this is making me drool!!
This cake looks magnificent Liz! Chocolate cake is my favorite and this one looks so decadent and fudgy. I love the shiny ganache – it looks heavenly!
Lizzy,
I love your desserts. This cake looks delicious! The hubby always wants chocolate on chocolate cakes. I’m sure your son didn’t lose out on his Birthday with all the baking and cooking you do.
Annamaria
Oh, now this cake looks sensational, Liz! For just one layer, it’s so fluffy and moist. I want to cover it in raspberries and snag a big slice!
One layer of absolute heaven, bookmarked this cake 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Such a lovely chocolate cake Lizzy and yumm!!!!!
Happy Valentine’s day dear!
As many time as I’ve made cakes, I’ve yet to make ganache. I really need to get on with that. That shiny coat looks perfect!
This is my kind of cake! No layers, easy to put together and simple to decorate. Plus I imagine it tastes fantastic too!
Yes, i can attest to this cake because it is the one I call quick chocolate cake, that I posted for Zoe’s half marathon. I love this cake and everyone that has tasted it does, too. As for birthdays, mine is December 20th. My mother never made me a cake because my dad’s birthday is December 25th. Needless to say when my twins were growing up I made two cakes. Yes. I did.
That chocolate cake looks amazing! I love the ganache!!!
I have friends and family members whose birthdays fall on or around Christmas and I always feel bad for them to share their special day. You making this cake would make up for anything! It’s gorgeous, Liz. That glossy ganache layer is killing me! I’m so happy and grateful to have met and become friends with you. Happy Galentine’s Day, lady!
This cake looks so soft and moist. Perfect for an afternoon tea. 🙂
stunning chocolate cake!!!! LOVE this. . I am drooling. . now I’m gonna have to go bake!
I love simple desserts like this Liz. It’s looks elegant yet it sounds super easy to put together. Perfect in my book!
I am a sucker for delicious chocolate cake! This is gorgeous!
Hey Liz, guess what.. I just baked it 🙂 its come out really well.. I will post the pictures soon in my blog. thanks for the wonderful recipe. its a perfect dessert for chocoholics!
“One Layer”…that’s my kind of cake (to make). My multi-layered cakes are ALWAYS lopsided. hahaha. Happy Galantine’s Day, Liz!
I love the look of that glossy ganache!
Wow look at that shiny cake, looks amazing. Ganache rules. So does a moist cake, a real winner. Happy Belated bday to your son.
This looks fantastic and a perfect way to celebrate Galentine’s Day! So glad we’re in this even together! goooooooo
That one layer looks just good enough to eat! Oh, that ganache…and all that moist, chocolaty cake 🙂 ela
Aww, love the story behind this cake! It’s true, I had a good friend with a Dec 28 birthday and it was the pits for her. (Even my little brother gets the “Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday!” twofer sometimes …. maybe sometimes from me ………. and his birthday’s at the end of January!) This looks like the perfect remedy for an overshadowed birthday. Thanks for posting this decadent cake!
Chocolate cake belongs at every occasion! This looks great!
This looks fantastic and a perfect way to celebrate Galentine’s Day! So glad we’re in this even together!
This is gorgeous Liz. I love the simplicity of ganache frosting. It always looks lovely but is so easy to make and assemble. This would be dangerous at our house! Thanks so much for joining the party today!
You’re a good mom! Lol
LOOOVE the decadent chocolatey goodness–and that it’s only one layer! Hooray for simplicity!
I die. I mean really – you can’t go wrong with a fudge cake!
wow, pretty damn beautifull fidge cake,
lovin the shiny ganache too!!!
Anything that can be described as having a “glossy coat of ganache” is okay in my book, Liz! This looks so rich and glass-of-milk-necessary. Yum. Happy Galentine’s Day!
This sounds great Liz! I like one layer cakes, they make less temptation:@)
Can’t be too much of chocolate cake!
Such a gorgeous cake, I love the fudgy ganache topping!