Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe
Indulgence Personified: The Timeless Temptation of Chocolate Fudge Cake
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3½ cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)—grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that's normal.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with the milk or cream, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. Beat in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer with a generous amount of frosting. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Serve slices of this decadent chocolate fudge cake and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe yields a rich and moist chocolate cake with a luscious fudge frosting that will impress. Feel free to customize it with additional toppings or decorations to suit your taste!