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ULTIMATE Moist Chocolate Fudge Cake

Ultimate Moist Chocolate Fudge Cake

This Ultimate Moist Chocolate Fudge Cake is rich, fudgy, and melts in your mouth with every bite. It's incredibly easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Cake
  • 1 ¾ cups 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup 1 cup hot coffee or hot water Using hot coffee enhances flavor
  • 2 tsp 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Fudge Frosting
  • 1 cup 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 ½ cups 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp ¼ tsp salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add vegetable oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  4. Slowly pour in the hot coffee or water, mixing until smooth. The batter will be thin.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing on low.
  3. Pour in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt, then beat until smooth and fluffy.
Assembly
  1. Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread a thick layer of chocolate fudge frosting on top. Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides.
  2. Slice and serve this rich, fudgy chocolate cake with a glass of cold milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Use buttermilk for added moisture. Hot coffee enhances chocolate flavor. Don't overmix the batter to keep the cake tender. Let the cake rest before slicing for cleaner pieces.