Air Fryer Chocolate Fudge Cake
A rich, fudgy, and super easy Air Fryer Cake Recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes! Perfect for when those chocolate cravings hit, and you don’t want to wait forever for the oven.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup milk or buttermilk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup hot water or coffee
For the Fudge Topping:
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Prep the Air Fryer & Cake Pan
- Preheat air fryer to 320°F (160°C).
- Grease a 6-inch or 7-inch cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and both sugars.
Add Wet Ingredients
- Stir in milk, oil, vanilla, and egg until just combined.
- Slowly pour in hot water (or coffee) while stirring—batter will be thin!
Air Fry the Cake
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Place in air fryer and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Test with a toothpick—if it comes out clean, it’s done!
Make the Fudge Topping
- Heat heavy cream until warm (not boiling).
- Pour over chocolate chips and butter.
- Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
Frost & Enjoy!
- Pour fudge topping over the cooled cake.
- Let it set for a few minutes, then slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Swap hot coffee for water to deepen the chocolate flavor.
- Add chocolate chips into the batter for extra fudginess.
- Use almond milk & coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temp.