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Easy Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Cake

Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Cake

Make the ultimate chocolate fudge cake with our easy recipe featuring moist layers and creamy frosting. Perfect chocolate dessert that bakes in 35 minutes for amazing results.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • electric mixer
  • oven
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • wire rack
  • knife
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk at room temperature
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 0.5 cup whole milk at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup semisweet chocolate chips melted and cooled

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and generously grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter, then line the bottoms with parchment paper circles to prevent sticking.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 3/4 cups sugar, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt until thoroughly combined and no lumps remain.
  • Add 2 eggs, 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla to the dry ingredients, then beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Carefully pour 1 cup boiling water into the batter and mix on low speed until just incorporated; the batter will be thin but should have a uniform chocolate color throughout.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the cakes cool in their pans for 15 minutes, then run a knife around the edges and invert onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting, about 1 hour.
  • For the frosting, beat 1 cup softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy, then gradually add 4 cups sifted powdered sugar and beat on low speed until combined before increasing to high for 3 minutes until fluffy.
  • Add 1/2 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla, mixing until smooth, then fold in 1/2 cup cooled melted chocolate until fully incorporated, creating a spreadable, glossy frosting.

Notes

Let the cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
Keyword cake, chocolate, fudge cake