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Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe

Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe
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This decadent Chocolate Fudge Cake is rich, moist, and delightfully fudgy, perfect for chocolate lovers craving a luscious layered dessert. Made with cocoa powder and coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor, and topped with a creamy homemade fudge frosting, this classic cake is a perfect treat for celebrations or any indulgent occasion.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar, let sit 5 mins)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water for caffeine-free version)

Fudge Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup milk (plus more as needed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This combines the leavening and flavor bases of your cake evenly.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, buttermilk (or milk-vinegar mixture), vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat the mixture on medium speed until the batter is smooth and evenly combined.
  4. Incorporate Hot Coffee: Carefully stir in the hot coffee or hot water. The batter will be thin, which ensures your cake turns out moist and tender with an intensified chocolate flavor.
  5. Bake the Cake Layers: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  6. Make the Fudge Frosting: In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and cocoa powder together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar in batches alternating with milk, beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Add more milk if necessary to achieve a spreadable consistency.
  7. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of fudge frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides evenly. For extra appeal, decorate with chocolate shavings or a drizzle of fudge.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Slice the cake using a sharp knife, serve on plates, and enjoy this rich, indulgent chocolate fudge cake with family and friends.

Notes

  • If you don’t have buttermilk, mix 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice, let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Use hot coffee to deepen the chocolate flavor; hot water can be a caffeine-free alternative.
  • Ensure cakes are completely cool before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
  • Add milk gradually to frosting to get the perfect spreadable consistency.
  • This cake keeps well covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • Bring refrigerated cake to room temperature before serving for best flavor and texture.

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