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Easy Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Cake

Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Cake

Make the ultimate chocolate fudge cake with this easy recipe! Moist, decadent layers with creamy chocolate frosting perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

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

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1/2 cup whole milk at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 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 flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined and no lumps remain.
  • Add eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and 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 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 softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy, then gradually add sifted powdered sugar and beat on low speed until combined before increasing to high for 3 minutes until fluffy.
  • Add milk and vanilla, mixing until smooth, then fold in cooled melted chocolate until fully incorporated, creating a spreadable, glossy frosting.

Notes

Ready in 60 minutes.
Keyword celebration, chocolate, fudge cake