Rich • Gooey • Fudgy • Better Than Cupcakes!
This indulgent cake blends deep chocolate flavor with a creamy caramel–marshmallow filling and a glossy fudgy glaze. It’s messy in the best possible way and always impresses—perfect for parties, Sunday gatherings, or game-day fun!
✅ Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
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1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, melted
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
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1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1 1/2 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp salt
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3/4 cup hot black coffee
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1/2 cup dark or semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
Caramel Marshmallow Filling
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1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, room temperature
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1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
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1 tsp salt
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1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows
Chocolate Glaze
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1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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1/3 cup milk
✅ Instructions
1. Make the Chocolate Cake
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
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In a bowl, whisk melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, yogurt, sugar, and vanilla.
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Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Pour in the hot coffee and mix until smooth and glossy.
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Fold in chocolate chips if using.
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Pour batter into the pan and bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool slightly.
2. Make the Filling
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In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar on medium heat until bubbling.
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Add salt and mini marshmallows.
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Stir until melted and creamy.
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Pour the warm caramel–marshmallow mixture over the cake and spread gently.
3. Make the Fudgy Glaze
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Warm the chocolate chips and milk over low heat, stirring until smooth.
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Pour the glossy glaze over the cake.
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Let it set slightly before slicing—if you can wait!
✅ Tips for the Best Cake
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Use fresh hot coffee to deepen the chocolate flavor (it won’t taste like coffee).
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Serve slightly warm for maximum gooey goodness.
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Chill in the fridge if you prefer a firmer, sliceable cake.
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Top with flaky sea salt for an elevated finish.
✅ Why You’ll Love This Cake
✔ Rich and chocolatey
✔ Gooey caramel–marshmallow center
✔ Easy ingredients
✔ Perfect for sharing
✔ Tastes better than cupcakes