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Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting

Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting
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This Chocolate Cake with Fudge Frosting is a rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey dessert perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or casual indulgence. Featuring a tender cake base and a thick, luscious fudge frosting, this recipe is simple to make using pantry staples and customizable to suit dietary needs or flavor preferences. Ideal for novice and experienced bakers alike, it delivers a comforting chocolate experience that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Fudge Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 1 to 1 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Baking Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and avoid lumps.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a stand or hand mixer, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes, which helps create a tender crumb.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next, then stir in the vanilla extract to enhance flavor.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredient mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid a tough cake.
  6. Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
  7. Prepare the Fudge Frosting: Heat the heavy cream until warm but not boiling. Pour it over the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips and let sit for a few minutes. Stir until smooth, then gradually add sifted powdered sugar and whip until thick and creamy.
  8. Frost the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thick layer of fudge frosting over it. Top with the second layer and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting, smoothing or decorating as desired.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs and butter to create a smooth batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and tender.
  • Choose high-quality cocoa powder for richer flavor.
  • Allow cakes to cool fully before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Sift powdered sugar before adding to frosting to avoid lumps.

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Keywords: chocolate cake, fudge frosting, chocolate dessert, birthday cake, homemade cake, easy chocolate cake

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