Fudge Cake Recipe
American · Dessert · 55 min total
This rich, dense fudge cake is a chocolate lover's dream, with a moist, tender crumb and a glossy chocolate glaze that sets to a perfect fudge-like finish.
20
min prep
min prep
35
min cook
min cook
12
servings
servings
450
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, 3/4 cup cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
- Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- For glaze: In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in 1/3 cup cocoa. Alternately add confectioners' sugar and milk, beating on low speed. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Place one cake layer on serving plate; spread with some glaze. Top with second layer; pour remaining glaze over top, letting it drip down sides.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, substitute strong brewed coffee for the boiling water.
- Store cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- The glaze sets quickly; work fast when pouring.
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