Name: Chocolate Fudge Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 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; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 cup milk (adjust for consistency); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Description

A warm, rich, and impossibly fudgy cake that is a dependable crowd-pleaser with a silky crumb and deep chocolate flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup milk (adjust for consistency)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until evenly distributed.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until incorporated.
Stir in boiling water until well mixed. The batter will be thin.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
To make frosting, beat softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with milk until desired consistency is achieved. Stir in vanilla.
Once cakes are cool, layer and frost with the buttercream while smoothing with a spatula.

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider folding mini chocolate chips into the batter. Can be served with ice cream or macerated berries for an elegant touch.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: chocolate cake, fudgy cake, dessert, birthday cake, celebration cake