Fudge cake

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Fudge cake
A chocolate fudge cake
TypeCake
Main ingredientsChocolate cake

A fudge cake is a chocolate cake which seeks to mirror the flavor, texture, and richness of chocolate fudge.[1] It is commonly eaten at celebrations, parties, or gatherings.

Varieties

Variations include pudding fudge cake, made with chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding, and chocolate chips. When made with additional chocolate, the recipe is sometimes known as "Death by Chocolate".[2]

"Fudge cake" is also a term in the American South to refer to a dense, single-layer chocolate cake served with or without icing. It is similar to a brownie, although more moist with more chocolate.[3]

History

Fudge cake was made at Wellesley College in the early 20th century, inspired by the fudge that Wellesley students often cooked in their dorm rooms (despite the disapproval of the college administration). The cake was popularized by recipes for "Wellesley Fudge Cake" and "College Cake" advertized by Baker's Chocolate in the 1920s and later became nationally known, becoming one of the most popular chocolate cake varieties in New England in particular. In 1981, the recipe for Wellesley Fudge Cake was placed in a time capsule in Wellesley's library, meant to be opened in 100 years.[4][5]

Fudge cake received another popularity boost in 1966 when Ella Rita Helfrich won second place in the Pillsbury Bake-Off with her "Tunnel of Fudge cake," a cake baked in a Bundt pan with a rich, molten center of chocolate and pecans.[6] The Tunnel of Fudge cake became a popular hit and the most-requested cake in Pillsbury's history,[7] leading to the national popularity of the Bundt pan.[8] The original recipe can no longer be made because of its use of a since-discontinued Pillsbury product, Double-Dutch Fudge Buttercream frosting mix, but adapted versions of the recipe have been published.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ "What is chocolate fudge?". www.hotelchocolat.com. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
  2. ^ "Cadbury.co.uk - Chocolate Treats - American Fudge Cake". Archived from the original on 2007-02-12. Retrieved 2007-02-14.
  3. ^ See generally, The Memphis Cookbook, Junior League of Memphis Cookbook, Memphis, TN(1952), By the Board, Ladies Hermitage Association, Nashville, TN (1973)
  4. ISBN 9780593135303
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  5. ^ "Oh, Fudge! | Wellesley Magazine". magazine.wellesley.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  6. ^ Chang, Kenneth (2004-12-28). "Flour, Eggs, Sugar, Chocolate ... Just Add Chemistry". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  7. ^ a b Feldman, Claudia (2015-07-24). "Creator of Tunnel of Fudge cake dies". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  8. ^ "Bundt pan". National Museum of American History. Retrieved 2024-04-28.

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