Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
For Frosting
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1.75 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of granulated sugar, 0.75 cups of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1.5 tsp of baking powder, 1 tsp of baking soda, and 0.5 tsp of salt. Whisk together until well blended.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat 2 large eggs, then add 1 cup of whole milk, 0.5 cups of vegetable oil, and 2 tsp of vanilla extract. Mix well until combined.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Carefully stir in 1 cup of boiling water until the batter is smooth; it will be thin.
- 5
Bake the Cakes
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cakes
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 7
Prepare Frosting
In a mixing bowl, combine 0.5 cups of unsweetened cocoa powder, 0.5 cups of softened butter, and 3 cups of powdered sugar. Mix on low speed until combined.
- 8
Add Milk and Vanilla
Gradually add 0.5 cups of milk and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
- 9
Frost the Cakes
Once the cakes are fully cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.