Colossal Fudge Chocolate Cake Recipe
Four layers of dense chocolate cake and fudgy chocolate frosting. plated with vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate syrup, fresh strawberries and topped with fresh mint.
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Ingredients
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Cake Layers
Fudgy Chocolate Frosting
Serving Garnishes
Method
Cake Layers
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour four 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
- 4
Incorporate Boiling Water
Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Fudgy Chocolate Frosting
- 7
Prepare the Frosting
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the heavy cream.
- 8
Mix Until Smooth
Beat on medium speed until the frosting is smooth and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.
Assembly and Serving
- 9
Assemble the Cake
Place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Repeat this process for the remaining layers.
- 10
Frost the Outside
Once all layers are stacked, use the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake.
- 11
Prepare to Serve
Slice the cake into pieces and serve each slice with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, fresh strawberries, and a mint leaf on top.
