Caramilk Fudge Cake
Nothing beats a rich, moist fudge cake, and this Caramilk Fudge Cake is the next level. Melt in your mouth sponge, a Caramilk ganache frosting; this is the perfect cake for Caramilk lovers!
Ingredients
For the Caramilk Fudge Cake
- 150 g Caramilk Chocolate or Caramac Chocolate
- 120 g Unsalted Butter Softened
- 125 g Caster Sugar or Superfine Sugar
- 3 Eggs Medium
- 100 ml Full Fat Milk
- 175 g Plain Flour or All Purpose Flour
- 2.5 teaspoon Baking Powder
For the Caramilk Fudge Frosting
- 250 g Caramilk Chocolate or Caramac Chocolate
- 125 g Unsalted Butter Softened
- 100 g Icing Sugar or Powdered Sugar
- 200 ml Double Cream or Heavy Cream
Makes: 8inch round
Instructions
- To make the cake: Preheat oven to 180C/350F and line an 8-inch round cake pan with baking parchment. Alternatively, coat the pan with homemade cake release.
- Add the Caramilk chocolate and butter into a heat-proof bowl and place over a pan of simmering water and gradually melt it, stirring until smooth. Alternatively gently melt together in a microwave in 30-second blasts. Allow to cool slightly before continuing.150 g Caramilk Chocolate, 120 g Unsalted Butter
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted mixture, caster sugar and eggs and mix together with a handheld mixer until smooth and well combined.125 g Caster Sugar, 3 Eggs
- Add the milk to the mixture and whisk well.100 ml Full Fat Milk
- Add the plain flour and baking powder to the mixture and mix everything together with a hand held mixer until well combined and the mixture is thick and glossy. Alternatively use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.175 g Plain Flour, 2.5 teaspoon Baking Powder
- Pour the cake batter into the line cake pan and level off with an angled palette knife.
- Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes until springy to touch and a skewer inserted comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool.
- To make the Caramilk fudge frosting: Break the chocolate into small pieces and place in a large saucepan with the butter, double cream and icing sugar.250 g Caramilk Chocolate, 125 g Unsalted Butter, 100 g Icing Sugar, 200 ml Double Cream
- Place the saucepan over a medium and gently heat the ingredients until they have completely melted. Stir continuously. Alternatively place the ingredients in a large bowl and melt together in a microwave in 30-second blasts.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture into a large bowl and leave to completely cool at room temperature. As it cools the mixture will thicken up and become smooth and silky, but still spreadable.
- If you want a thicker frosting, place the chocolate mixture in the fridge for 15 minutes to chill slightly then use to decorate the cake.
- To decorate the cake: When the cake has completely cooled and the Caramilk fudge frosting is ready, use a rubber spatula to spread the frosting over the top of the cake.
- Use an angled palette knife to create a swirl pattern on the top, grate Caramilk chocolate curls over the top and then place on a cake stand and you're ready to serve.
Notes
What size baking pan do I need to use?
A deep sided 8-inch cake pan is best for this cake but if you want a deeper cake to pile on the frosting swap for a 7-inch version. Alternatively use two 8-inch sandwich tins and add a layer of frosting between them as well.
How should I store the cake?
Once frosted, store the cake in an air-tight container at room temperature.
How long will the Caramilk fudge cake last for?
If you don't eat it all on the day it's made, the Caramilk fudge cake will keep for up to 5 days stored at room temperature. Its is best eaten within 3 days.
Can I freeze the cake?
Yes, you can; either with or without the frosting, for up to 2 months. Make sure the cake is well wrapped and in an air-tight container to avoid freezer burn. Defrost the cake at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 6gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 57mgPotassium: 246mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 840IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
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