Decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake: A Dreamy Fusion of Brownie and Cake

This chocolate fudge cake combines the best aspects of a rich, fudgy brownie and a moist, tender cake, creating an irresistible dessert for any chocolate lover. It's super rich with intense chocolate flavor, with a combination of dark and semi-sweet chocolate and a soft, tender crumb that melts in your mouth.

Why you'll love this:
If you're a fan of deep, chocolatey desserts, this cake is your dream come true. It's the perfect comfort dessert, offering the satisfying density of a brownie with the light, fluffy texture of a cake. Each slice is a chocolatey delight that will satisfy your cravings.

Perfect occasion:
This cake is ideal for any occasion where chocolate is welcome (which is pretty much anywhere, anytime!). Serve it at casual gatherings, family dinners or special celebrations. It also makes a great gift or wonderful treat to brighten someone's day.

Decorating Tips:
For an extra touch of elegance, dust the top of the loaf with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple chocolate ganache. A dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side can also complement the rich chocolate flavor wonderfully.

Ingredients:

• 150 g all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 25 g of black cocoa powder
• 100g unsalted butter
• 107 g chocolate (mixture of dark and semi-sweet)
• 100g light brown sugar
• 100g white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 110g heavy cream (about half a cup)
• 120g buttermilk (about half a cup)
• Half cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Butter and flour a cake mold or line it with baking paper.
2. In a small bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder and salt.
3. Melt butter and chocolate in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted chocolate mixture with the light brown sugar and white sugar. Stir until well combined.
5. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Alternately add the dry ingredients and the liquid ingredients (heavy cream and buttermilk) to the chocolate mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is well combined.
7. Add the chocolate chips.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached.
10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy this sumptuous chocolate fudge cake, where each slice is a celebration of richness and chocolate!