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mega chocolate fudge cake
© David Loftus

mega chocolate fudge cake

servings
8
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This cake is best made using a food processor, as you can simply add everything and blitz it up together, but you can easily make it by hand if you buy ground almonds and grate the chocolate into the mix. Like most desserts, this isn’t exactly the healthiest thing in the world, but it’s absolutely gorgeous. Just make sure you enjoy it as it’s meant to be enjoyed –a special treat every now and then

To make your cake
• Preheat the oven to 160°C/320°F/gas 2
• Break up the chocolate, put it into a food processor with the butter, sugar, almonds, 1 tablespoon of the cocoa powder and the salt, and whiz until smooth
• Crack your eggs, one at a time, into the food processor and add the flour
• Whiz again until smooth

To bake your cake
• Get a deep baking dish roughly 25 x 25cm in size
• Butter the dish really well and sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of cocoa powder over it
• Shake it around a bit so it lightly coats the whole surface of the dish
• Pour the cake mixture into the dish, using a spatula to scrape it all out of the processor
• Break the fudge into pieces and sprinkle these over the top of the cake mix, pushing any larger pieces down into the mixture
• Pop the baking dish into the preheated oven and cook for 18 to 20 minutes
• Take the cake out of the oven and stick a fork into the middle of it
• If there’s a little bit of cake mixture on the fork when you pull it out, that’s okay – you want the cake to still be a little moist inside so that it’s nice and squidgy
• However, if it seems a bit wobbly, pop it back into the oven for another 3 to 5 minutes to firm up a bit

To serve your cake
• Let your cake cool slightly and serve it warm and gooey
• Lovely with a dollop of crème fraîche, a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a bit of double cream



• from Jamie's Ministry of Food

ingredients


• 200g good-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids)
• 175g butter, plus extra for greasing
• 120g soft brown sugar
• 100g blanched almonds
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• a pinch of salt
• 4 large eggs, preferably free-range or organic
• 150g self-raising flour
• 100g fudge
crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream

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1. by Zane Smith on Thu 22 Dec 2011 @ 12:57

Delicious...... All I can say lol.

2. by CeeCee on Wed 14 Dec 2011 @ 13:31

Hi - my 12-year-old son made this for the family and it was out-of-this-world! It took quite a bit longer to cook than the recipe said, but we coped. It was delicious - very decadent!

3. by Fajr on Tue 29 Nov 2011 @ 19:11

Sure looks yummy!! I am reading this recipe for my school homework, but would love to try it!!! I am hungry already even if i just had dinner a few minutes ago!! yummy yummy in my tummmmmy!!!!!

4. by Angie on Sun 13 Nov 2011 @ 14:32

Love this recipe, it is quick,gooey and yummy. Made it after a BBQ and everybody loved it. Love you Jamie and your marvelous recipes.

5. by teen on Mon 24 Oct 2011 @ 18:27

made the cake yest......did not set AT ALL in the middle, even after 25mins...help??? didn't look great when i served it up but got no complaints taste wise! :) yummy!! i used cadbury fudge bars, chopped...yum!!!

6. by maria tan on Fri 14 Oct 2011 @ 11:41

hi<br /> I tried out this recipe. my cake did not set although it was cooked. it tasted gr8 and i'd love to make it again, can some1 tell me what i may hv done wrong.

7. by Vera Tasker on Wed 28 Sep 2011 @ 14:46

I really like this

8. by Alex on Wed 28 Sep 2011 @ 11:37

I want to make this cake into a birthday cake...round and decorate the top of the cake! Do you think this is possible? What would the cake taste like cold? :S Any help would be great!!

9. by caro on Thu 18 Aug 2011 @ 20:47

At first it wasnt liquid enough in the food processor , so i start paniking but then i mixed it up again i couldnt find fudge where i was so i used milk chocolate and i rolled it up in liquid caramel ,it was delicious <br /> thank you jamie for making good recipes

10. by holly on Thu 18 Aug 2011 @ 20:00

I made this for my boyfriend for his birthday and he is a MASSIVE chocolate cake lover and he adored it! although.... as i did not have a food processor (being a student) i did it in the blender..... took A LOT longer to do... but 4 hours later it was worth it! recommend to everyone and anyone! (p.s it was my own fault it took so long!)

11. by Kath on Sun 14 Aug 2011 @ 21:30

This took WAY longer than 18 minutes to cook - more like 35 (and I have a fairly good fan oven)! Also, it needs more fudge... and maybe some choc chips (but maybe I'm just being greedy). It was pretty good though!

12. by Leanne on Tue 26 Jul 2011 @ 16:22

This is fantastic I have just made it! Yum!<br />

13. by julia on Mon 25 Jul 2011 @ 12:17

i really want to try this, but i can't find fudge in shops. do you know if i could replace it with something, or if i could make it myself. maybe a recipe for it..? thanks a lot !

14. by kerry on Thu 09 Jun 2011 @ 11:54

it was very good, me and my mates cook it but at the end we just added random stuff in it, it was a lot better then the recepe =) it was so good

15. by jenny on Wed 27 Apr 2011 @ 23:45

Such a good cake. All my friends LOVED it and it was very easy to make too!!

16. by Soraya on Mon 18 Apr 2011 @ 03:59

Hi,<br /> Just wondering, can I make the mix ahead of time and just store it in the fridge until I am ready to bake it? Have people coming for lunch on Good Friday and want everything done before they arrive, so I can just pop in the oven when its time for dessert!

17. by shefali on Sat 09 Apr 2011 @ 12:20

Wondering how it would come out without adding fudge coz we dont get fudge in shops in India.....

18. by Mel on Wed 22 Dec 2010 @ 00:15

This recipe is sooooo gooood. It's goooey gold!!! The first time I made it I only had half an hour to make the cake AND have a shower, get dressed, wrap a present... The process time only took about 5 minutes and the cook time was only about 18 minutes (in my new oven...it would have taken about 40 minutes in my old oven..LOL)!!!... I got ready while it cooked and when it was done I whisked it into the car (in the tin and all) went to lunch with family and after our meal I asked the waiter if I could bring the cake in to sing Happy Birthday. The lovely waiter obliged and even brought us plates so that we could eat and share it... The cake was a huge hit and the warm temperature made it doubley delicious. This is now in my all time favorite List of recipes. Such little effort with massive results... A definate winner!!! Thanks Jamie!!

19. by maeve on Thu 16 Dec 2010 @ 21:35

omg...! yum! i love it!!

20. by amy on Tue 29 Sep 2009 @ 19:01

hi i want to do this recipe for cooking in school. it looks delious is 90 minites long anough to make and cook the recipe.

21. by Sophie Howard on Mon 03 Aug 2009 @ 15:12

FAO Emma Lochhead - If you look at the top right section, named ingredients, it clearly states 4 x eggs & 150g self raising flour!!!

22. by D on Mon 03 Aug 2009 @ 13:10

This Fudge cake is seriously the BEST cake I EVER had....

23. by Emma Lochhead on Wed 15 Jul 2009 @ 10:53

Hi I wanted to know I was just looking the recipe, How is people ment to know how many eggs to crack and how much flour do you need to put into the mixture?

24. by Rheaaa on Sun 12 Jul 2009 @ 21:02

Made this on friday night - after i finally finished my exams - it was heaven.
Chocolate fudge cake solves every problem. LOVE IT!

25. by Cilja on Fri 10 Jul 2009 @ 20:55

I have made this cake twice. The first time i used ordinary cooking chocolate, and the second time i used cooking chocolate with 70% cocoa.
Both times I just didn't bother to bleach the almonds.
And the first time, I put in some fudge with maple syrup (just because we had some).
The cake tasted great both times.

26. by OwenAndAbi on Fri 26 Jun 2009 @ 13:59

Hi There Guys Its Abi And Owen On The Report :P:P:P
Me And Owen Were On The Look Out For A Tasty Delicious Chocolate Recipe!
And Having Found One On This Truley Tremendous Website We Would Like To Know How Long It Will Take To Cook.
Please Please Please Write Back To Us As We Are Desperate To Make This YUMMY Dish!!!
Btw Me And Owen Are True Chocaholics ;)
Love All You Other Chocaholics Out There !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

27. by holly on Thu 25 Jun 2009 @ 14:15

I love you and your food :) xx

28. by Amy on Thu 04 Jun 2009 @ 13:21

hey

i wud like to make this in my food technology class at my school. But i am not sure how long it wil take?

i have only 1 hour. If not does any1 no where i could find a recipe for this that takes under an 1hour

29. by Pavel on Tue 12 May 2009 @ 16:18

Super!!!

30. by stacey n john Lange on Wed 06 May 2009 @ 11:37

this looks so yum! we are goin to make this for our daughter as a treat!

31. by vonny on Fri 10 Apr 2009 @ 14:31

Hi..
i'd like to do this recipe but i dont know where can i buy fudge in shanghai?
anyone could help me? thx :-)

32. by stu baby on Mon 30 Mar 2009 @ 23:31

this cake is different class man you rule

33. by Connor 17 years old on Thu 26 Mar 2009 @ 19:05

I'm at college taking a cookery course and love the baking section of the course most of all so i found this cake easy enough to make and loved the outcome, i used some cheap tesco value fudge though because it tastes great and surprisingly it worked really well in my fudge.

The first recipie i did out of the ministry of food book and cant wait to make some more dishes and in the spirit of pass it on i might give some recipies to my classmates at college.

34. by ella on Sun 22 Mar 2009 @ 10:52

woaah!!! its really yummy tbh. i trieed itt thee otherr aai andd itss soo gorgeouss! try it. (:

35. by tom on Thu 12 Mar 2009 @ 10:37

how long does it take?

36. by blaine on Wed 04 Feb 2009 @ 10:31

Are the bleached almonds essential or could a decent cake be made without these?

37. by b on Tue 27 Jan 2009 @ 14:53

can you make this without eggs? and use normal cooking choc?

38. by sarah on Mon 26 Jan 2009 @ 13:40

This recipe is amazing and its not to sickly
i used it for my food tech exam and got a A* :D
xxxx

39. by lucy vardy on Mon 12 Jan 2009 @ 11:55

Hi :)

i love cheesecake mouse

40. by Clive on Mon 05 Jan 2009 @ 13:50

Jamie,
I want to make this pud for friends this weekend.
Can you tell me what size of "wizzer" I need ( in liters ), as I only have a small one ( oo err missus ! ), and don't fancy the idea of mixing it in batches.

Up yer kilt me old cocker

41. by karl on Fri 02 Jan 2009 @ 15:03

hi jamie
i also broke my mums bowl mixing it lol
it was worth it !!!!!

i love cooking and got your book for christmas :)

i made your sea shell pasta with bacon and peas

very nice !!!

will make many more from it

thanks

42. by Karl on Fri 02 Jan 2009 @ 14:59

very nice cake however it blew up my blender and had to hand whisk it !

43. by Olly on Mon 22 Dec 2008 @ 17:11

I broke my mums glass bowl mixing this up but it was worth it!

44. by Ashley on Sun 21 Dec 2008 @ 21:05

My friend made this for my birthday party - absolute heaven! Everyone who tried it thought the same :-)

45. by heather on Mon 15 Dec 2008 @ 17:00

Fudge is especie de caramelo de dulce de leche
Like Brigadeiros but not chocolate...enjoy!

46. by Mariana on Mon 08 Dec 2008 @ 13:07

Hi!
I'm from Brazil, and I would like to do this recepie, but I dont know what a FUDGE is. Could any one help me?

47. by jake on Sun 07 Dec 2008 @ 14:06

i love this cake
its been my favouite scine i was 8
thanx jamie

48. by charlie on Wed 03 Dec 2008 @ 20:17

I am only 13 but i luv the cake i am making it for home economics, you make me wanna be a chef everything looks so nice on the show u rule ......charlie ;)

49. by Leanne on Tue 25 Nov 2008 @ 17:47

Hey, this recipe was amazing although I didn't blend it until smooth & I also added coffee to it, the texture of the cake was amazing!!! My bf took this in to work & his managers said it was the best cake they had ever eaten then he told them I had made it... so much so the next day he took the remainding cake in to work & they had an auction for it, hahaha he got £3.00 stapler, a mug & a few other office supplies for a tiny slice, typical i do the graft & he got paid for it lol... I now have to make them a cake weekly, you can easily adapt this recipe... well done xxx

50. by Gordie on Sat 22 Nov 2008 @ 03:07

Thank you jamie you make cooking so inspiring for us guys that havnt a clue on how too cook a decent meal ..cheers

51. by lisa on Thu 20 Nov 2008 @ 23:28

im a big fan. going to try the mega fudge cake for my husband. congrats on ministry of food - brilliant. keep up the good work. we love you.

52. by Jamie-Leigh on Sun 16 Nov 2008 @ 13:06

Il give it a try Jamie.
Sounds easy enough . . . let you know if the boyf ' likes it xx

53. by keerat on Tue 11 Nov 2008 @ 19:33

just come across this recipe.. looks positively sinful!!! i'm just wondering if we get 'fudge' over the shelf here in India.. anyways will be trying this out for sure..
btw.. why don't you start a retail outlet or a restaurant here in India too? (specially Mumbai).. it'll be a big hit... do consider it...
cheers!

54. by Bridget on Mon 20 Oct 2008 @ 11:31

Can you make this with milk chocolate or is it better with dark? Many thanks :-)

55. by erin on Mon 20 Oct 2008 @ 10:51

iya jamie my good pal i love wtching ure programs and makin the food you make .i think u should come over some time and we can have a little hanky panky with out the old wife knowing like usual. xxxxxxxx love u darling get back to me soon

56. by hails on Sun 19 Oct 2008 @ 19:23

This would be amazing with hazlenut's and chocolate chunks in it. Jamie your a inspiration to us all. Perfect for all the family to watch unlike other celebrity chef's that are the face of programs like the F word. Your the pin ups of teenages and the boy every grandma would love for their grandaughters to bring home. Grat for all ages. carry on

57. by corbin on Sun 19 Oct 2008 @ 11:34

you r the best

58. by Tatiana on Sat 18 Oct 2008 @ 01:20

Jamie, i love you. I love your tv show. You are the best.
I am brasilian girl and watch you every day.You are very known here, all women like you.
Kisses
Tatiana
i will cook your recipe of brownie.
Sorry for the english, i do not write very well but i do not worry.hehehehe

59. by alicia on Thu 16 Oct 2008 @ 10:42

I made this last Sunday after our beef & ale stew and it was delicious. Best of all we had several pieces left over so we've had a piece each day in our packed lunches - genius!!!

60. by daniel on Thu 16 Oct 2008 @ 00:04

dude that lookes bloody hectic

61. by Holly - 15 on Sun 12 Oct 2008 @ 13:46

Just made this desert for the family for after Sunday lunch,
Looks delicious and haven't yet put it in the oven..
Can't wait!
=D

62. by Laurenn && Samathaa Xo on Fri 10 Oct 2008 @ 09:57

Yummy!!!!!!! =D

63. by jane on Wed 08 Oct 2008 @ 20:56

For anyone whos gonna make it go for it ....

we had it tonight and its just so quick and easy to make and cook, the kids loved it and took hubby by suprise...it was lush especially with ice cream

well done jamie another nice easy recipe that hits the taste buds

64. by smurf on Wed 08 Oct 2008 @ 20:44

was looking for a recipe for a pudding for a dinner party on saturday, hubby asked me to make a gooey choc fudge cake, this one looks fab and easy so i'll be doing this - will let you know what the friends think :)

65. by tiggertot on Wed 08 Oct 2008 @ 17:08

this looks nice i would just love for Jamie Oliver to come to my school. lol but i know it will never happen.

66. by sonny on Fri 03 Oct 2008 @ 17:06

scrummy email me a recipe sonny.wal.hotmail.co.uk

67. by Sally on Fri 03 Oct 2008 @ 08:24

I love cakes,and I trying to use different frush fruits to make cakes.Now,I'm thinking the chocolate cake serve with ice_cream.Yummy~~
*v*

68. by amy gorvett 12 years old on Thu 02 Oct 2008 @ 17:38

heya this looks delicious my mum said im aloud to make it on monday i adore
chocolate so does the rest of the family lol

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