A Simple Fudge Cake That Doesn’t Taste Simple!
Whenever my menu (or my tastebuds) require something decadently chocolate without a lot of time or fuss, this Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake recipe is my go-to. With chocolate three ways and moistness for days, everyone will think it took hours to make, but you can say “nay, nay!”
One of the great things about this cake (there are a lot of great things about this cake!) is that it starts with a mix so even a crazy-busy mom can make it for any occasion. And with just a hint of warm spices added, your kitchen will smell magical!
Putting It All Together
Two bowls and a baking pan…that’s what you will need. Start by pouring your dry cake mix into a large mixing bowl. Take out two tablespoons of the mix and put that into a small bowl for later.
To the cake mix in the large bowl add the dry pudding mix, eggs, water, oil, cinnamon and cardamom, and sour cream. Mix for 30 seconds with a hand mixer to incorporate ingredients, then mix on high speed for two minutes, scraping the bottom and sides to get all of the dry ingredients mixed in.
Add the chocolate chips (after all, it is Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake) to the small bowl with the reserved dry mix and stir to coat the chips well. This will help keep them from sinking to the bottom of the pan as the cake cooks. Gently fold the coated chips into the large bowl of batter. Pour the batter into a prepared 13×9 pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
When the cake is cool you can dust it with powdered sugar, or top with frosting or fruit. We topped ours with this delicious Spiced Cherry Compote and it was amazing.
I’d love to hear in the comments below how you would top this wonderfully moist, chocolaty goodness that will impress even your toughest chocolate snob!
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Michele
Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake
A decadently chocolate, perfectly moist cake that can be ready in 45 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix divided
- 1 small box chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup miniature semi sweet miniature chocolate chips Can use dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cardamom
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sour cream can use plain yogurt
- Powdered sugar for dusting optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Pour dry cake mix into a large mixing bowl. Remove two tablespoons of the mix to a small bowl and set aside. Into the large mixing bowl add dry pudding mix, cinnamon and cardamom, eggs, water, vegetable oil, and sour cream. Mix with a hand mixer for about 30 seconds, until ingredients are mixed well. Increase speed to high and mix for two minutes, scraping bottom and sides of bowl to get all of the dry ingredients mixed in.
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Add the chocolate chips to the small bowl with the reserved cake mix and gently stir to coat the chips well. This will help keep the chips from settling to the bottom of the pan during cooking. Gently fold the coated chips into the large bowl of batter.
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Grease and flour a 13×9 pan (or coat with cooking spray) and pour batter into the pan. Cook at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes (toothpick inserted in the center should be clean). Remove to a wire rack and allow to completely cool. Adjust cooking times if using different sized pans.
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Dust with powdered if desired, or top with frosting or fruit.
Oh, my goodness ~ have mercy this looks good! I’m reading this too early in the morning and I haven’t eaten breakfast yet. Cake for breakfast? Hmmm…..
I think it hits all the food groups doesn’t it?
My daughter loves chocolate everything! I will have to save this !
Thanks Michele…with one L!
Chocolate is my achilles heel and this cake is something that I can easily whip at home. The ingredients are very simple, that’s why I love this recipe and it’s easy to make. And I love cinnamon! Can’t wait to try this recipe at home.
Thanks Jane! I usually try to create recipes that a busy mom (or dad) can make at home in a short time, because who has a lot of time these days?
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Yum! I’ll have to try it with a gluten free cake mix. My hubby loves chocolate.
Let me know how it turns out!
I love the tip about coating the chocolate chips so they don’t sink to the bottom! So handy for so many recipes. I’m not a chocolate cake fan because they are sometimes dry and crumbly, but this one looks moist and phenomenal! Likely because of the triple chocolate!!
The sour cream helps keep it moist as well!
THIS looks AMAZING!!! When I reach my weight loss goal, this will be a little sweet treat I’ll need to try!!!
I hear you! It is a struggle! Everything in moderation!
Anything chocolate is a win in my book! This looks amazing! I could even open a simple can of cherry pie filling to top it off. I’m all for easy! 🙂
Absolutely!
Wow! That looks amazing! Can’t wait to try the recipe.
Thank you Christie
This looks amazing!!! I have never tried cardamom in cake, but I think it is about time! Yum!
It adds a nice warm spice that pairs well with Chocolate!
I am in heaven. It looks so yummy.
Thanks Lina!
Oh my goodness! This sounds delicious and you do a great job making this recipe simple for the busy moms. I really appreciate your details and storytelling.
Thank you Kelley! That means a lot!
That looks heavenly!!! Add that to my “things to try to make” this summer!!
Thanks Maureen! Let me know how you like it!
This looks divine, along with those gorgeous pics. You think if I add a big pool of hot fudge to the top of this it would be a bad thing? LOL Chocolate and cherry is one of my most favorite combinations.
Not a bad thing at all Sheila! 🙂
I think I may have pinned this twice, it looks so good! Definitely giving it a try. I love chocolate and cherries together. Thank you!
Thanks Leigh Ann! Twice is ok!
Oh, Yummy!! This one I gotta try! Pinned it! Cherry Compote! The Best!!!
Thanks Kymberly! Hope you give it a try!
This looks amazingly sinful!
It is pretty darn good!
😅 I saw the picture of the chocolate chips and thought they were coffee beans!
LOL! Coffee would be delicious in this as well though!
This recipe truly looks amazing! I don’t eat sweets much, but if I did I would top this with fresh blueberries or strawberries.
Oh yum! We also use a lot of berries to top stuff!
Wow, that does sound easy! I did not know about coating chocolate chips. For other recipes, does that work with any dry ingrediant?
Yes, if you are adding chips or chunky items to a cake or muffins lightly coat them with the mix or with a little bit of flour. It will help keep them from settling to the bottom.
This cake looks really good! I will share it with my mother-in-law. She likes to cook deserts.
Thanks Anna!
Oh my goodness! The bowl of cereal I was eating while reading this PALES in comparison to this chocolaty deliciousness. Thank you for sharing that. Yum Yum Yum!
LOL! Sorry to ruin your breakfast!
This looks rich and delish!
Thanks Angela!
My two favorites…chocolate & cherries. I am going to give this a try with a family, from scratch chocolate cake recipe that we love.
Oh yum! Let me know how it turns out!
Yummy! Chocolate and Cherry is always a wonderful combination.
I think so too!
I love, love, love pudding mixes in cakes. This looks amazing. I will definitely be trying it.
Me too! Let me know if you give it a try!
I absolutely love a chocolate and cherry combo, I know the flavor is out of this world with this cake! 😋😋😋
Thanks Angela!
I LOVE cardamom! When I try this I might even add more. Looks so good!
The spices definitely add a great depth of flavor!
I promptly pinned this. would add some strawberries on top and enjoy a small piece because I prefer to eat healthy, but thennmy lack of will power might take over and go get another piece. Haha. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Dawnmarie! Everything in moderation!
Thank you! I have been looking for a recipe like this for the hubby! He loves chocolate and he loves cherries. I cant wait to try it.
Thanks Shirley! Let me know if you give it a try!
Delightful dessert! And healthy – sort of – ok, well not really – but DELICIOUS. A “must try”.
So soft, so delicious. You HAVE TO try this simple recipe with the cherry compote! Great combination. Easy to make (and easy to eat)!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
I had this with the cherry compote and some whipped cream- DELICIOUS!
Thank you Kat! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!