Jul 13 2026
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Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe

Inspired by 3rd Shift Kitchen
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Rich chocolate cake with a fudge topping.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Fudge Topping Ingredients

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix until just combined.

  4. 4

    Incorporate Boiling Water

    Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cakes

    Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Fudge Topping Preparation

  1. 7

    Make the Fudge Topping

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cocoa powder, butter, and milk. Stir until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth.

  2. 8

    Add Vanilla and Sugar

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth and glossy.

  3. 9

    Top the Cake

    Once the cakes have cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of fudge topping on top. Place the second layer on top and pour the remaining fudge topping over the entire cake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.

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