Why You’ll Love This Cake
Spelt Chocolate Fudge Cake is rich, chocolatey, and simple to make. It has the deep flavour of classic fudge cake but with the added benefit of spelt flour, which gives it a light nutty taste and softer crumb. It’s a great option if you want a less processed alternative to plain white flour.
This cake works for birthdays, dinner parties, or any time you want a quick but impressive dessert. It’s beginner-friendly, and you don’t need any fancy techniques or tools. The ingredients are easy to find, and the results are consistently excellent.
Naturally Lighter with Spelt Flour
Spelt flour is an ancient grain that’s often easier to digest than regular wheat. It adds structure and moisture without making the cake dense. You still get a proper chocolate fix, just with a bit more goodness in each slice.
Even better, this recipe avoids fuss. No layers, no ganache — just a moist, single-layer chocolate cake that tastes like it took far more effort than it actually did.
Spelt Chocolate Fudge Cake
Description
A rich, moist chocolate fudge cake made with spelt flour for a lighter, more wholesome texture. Quick to make, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F. Grease and line a 20cm round cake tin.
Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a large bowl, whisk together spelt flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients
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Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until just combined.
Add Boiling Water
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Slowly pour in the boiling water while stirring. The batter will be thin – that’s normal.
Bake the Cake
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Pour the batter into the prepared tin. Bake for 30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
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Allow to rest for 10 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 360kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Cholesterol 45mg15%
- Sodium 180mg8%
- Potassium 260mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Dietary Fiber 5g20%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 6g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage Instructions:
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze slices individually for up to 2 months.
Make-ahead Tips:
The cake can be baked a day ahead. Wrap tightly once cool and frost or serve as needed.
Serving Suggestions:
Top with a dusting of icing sugar, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a simple chocolate drizzle.
