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Chocolate Fudge Cake

A moist and indulgent chocolate fudge cake that's perfect for every occasion, easy to make and a real crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water Carefully added to the batter.
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until evenly mixed.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Carefully stir in boiling water; the batter will be thin.
  5. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Beat unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa, mixing thoroughly.
  2. Pour in milk and vanilla extract, beating until smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
  3. Once cakes are cool, frost the top layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the whole cake.

Notes

For the best experience, serve at room temperature with accompaniments like vanilla ice cream or fresh berries. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.