Big Als Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake
Fudge Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Add Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth and well mixed.
- 6
Bake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7
Cool Cakes
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 8
Melt Butter
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
- 9
Mix Frosting Ingredients
Remove from heat and whisk in the cocoa powder and heavy cream until well combined.
- 10
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the powdered sugar, whisking until smooth, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 11
Frost the Cake
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, then layer the second cake and frost the top and sides as desired.
